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How 3D food printers could improve mealtimes for people with swallowing disorders
There's a lot to consider in the problem of creating enjoyable foods for people with swallowing difficulties. Could 3D-printed food be part of the solution?
English language bar for citizenship likely to further disadvantage refugees
Refugees are both more likely to apply for citizenship, and twice as likely as other migrant groups to have to retake the test.
Five ways to boost your nutrition before pregnancy
Thinking about trying for a baby? Then now is the time for you and your partner to "spring clean" your food and lifestyle habits.
What science says about getting the most out of your tea
Tea is one of the most popular drinks in the world. Tea is personal; everyone has opinions about making the perfect cup. But what does science say about getting the most out of your brew?
There are many ways to treat jellyfish stings – peeing on them isn’t one
If you're confused about how best to treat a jellyfish sting, you're not alone. Even the experts disagree. So, here's the best advice we have.
Eight diet myths – busted!
It's time to bust some diet myths and talk about the science behind weight loss
If you destroy it, they will come – climate change displacement and the Trump effect
US President Donald Trump this week signed an executive order on “energy independence”. The order rescinds key elements of the Obama administration’s Clean Power Plan. Trump’s order lifts requirements…
Brexit creates a human rights crisis for Ireland
The UK government will trigger Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty on Wednesday. This will serve as a formal notification of the UK’s intent to withdraw from the European Union. It will set off two years…
Why aren’t more people using the My Health Record?
Will the My Health Record help people with communication difficulties share their health information across health providers?
Hate vegetables? You might have super-taster genes!
Do you hate vegetables? You're not alone. About 20% of the population are "super-tasters".
A murky cauldron – modern witchcraft and the spell on Trump
What does it mean to be a witch today? And what is a 'binding spell' trying to achieve?
Love meat too much to be vegetarian? Go ‘flexitarian’
A flexitarian is a vegetarian who eats small amounts of meat.
‘I can live with either one’: Palestine, Israel and the two-state solution
What would single and two-state solutions to the Israeli-Palestinian question look like?
Life imprisonment raises questions about proportionality, equity and human dignity
New South Wales law provides no clear definition of the crimes that fall into the worst possible category. This leads to inconsistent and unfair sentencing.
New study shows more time walking means less time in hospital
Walking has been proven to reduce the risk of heart disease, bowel and breast cancers, osteoporosis and diabetes. New data shows it also reduces the need for hospital care.
The Great Wall fails to bring down the barriers in a lacklustre Chinese-US epic
Ultimately the controversy over the casting of Matt Damon as a "white saviour" in The Great Wall is baseless, as the film falls flat in other ways.
6 things young men should know about food, nutrition and getting in shape
Had to let the belt out a notch or two lately? Then it may be time to give your eating habits an overhaul. Good news - fast meals can be tasty, and healthy.
Royal commission hearings show Catholic Church faces a massive reform task
Last week's hearing into the Catholic Church's response to child sex abuse made for grim listening, and showed there is still much reform work to be done.
Drugs don’t cure everything – doctors can be helped to prescribe other options
In many cases, the most appropriate treatment for a health condition isn't a drug. It could be a recommendation for a dietary change, a specific exercise, or even a phone app.
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Senior Lecturer, University of Newcastle
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Senior Lecturer, School of Psychology, University of Newcastle
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Conjoint Lecturer at the Faculty of Education and Arts, University of Newcastle
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Professor in Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Newcastle
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Director of the Complex Adaptive Systems Research Group, University of Newcastle
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Lecturer, School of Psychology, University of Newcastle
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Lecturer in Education, University of Newcastle
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Conjoint Teaching Fellow in the School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Newcastle
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Lecturer, Newcastle Business School, University of Newcastle
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Laureate Professor of Mathematics, University of Newcastle
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Conjoint Professor, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Newcastle
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Associate professor, University of Newcastle
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Lecturer in Exercise and Sports Science, University of Newcastle
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Professor School of Engineering, University of Newcastle
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Associate Professor, School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences, University of Newcastle