'Critical gap': why dementia screening is coming to a pharmacy near you Piggott's Pharmacy founder drives $218,000 push through HMRI. Newcastle Herald · Sep 30
Is bird flu the next COVID? Experts reveal the nightmare contagion scenario Worst-case threat outlined amid plans for next human pandemic. Newcastle Herald · Sep 17
Why Common Circus closed, and where it's popping up for summer BUSINESS | Lauren Henry talks about transitioning to 'online only' and offers some sage advice about owning a small business. Newcastle Herald · Sep 15
'Like using an old Nokia versus a smartphone': imagine scans without radiation risk Meet the Hunter researchers developing life-saving solutions. Newcastle Herald · Aug 8
Tee off and perfect your swing with a golf simulator towed by ... a caravan? Little Amigos opens at Charlestown, early childhood study subsidised, half-price Hungry Jack's, and more business news. Newcastle Herald · Jun 23
$100,000 up for grabs for innovators who create 'life-saving solutions' Six finalists named in annual innovators program. Newcastle Herald · Jun 2
Is honey good for you? Can it speed recovery if you’re sick or injured? Honey is often praised for a range of health benefits, from soothing a sore throat and helping you get to sleep to healing woulds and lowering risk factors for diabetes and heart disease. The Conversation · Mar 5
Does coffee raise your blood pressure? Here’s how much it’s OK to drink Coffee first entered human lives and veins over 600 years ago. The Conversation · Feb 2
Not all processed foods are bad for you. Here’s what you can tell from reading the label If you follow wellness content on social media or in the news, you’ve probably heard that processed food is not just unhealthy, but can cause serious harm. The Conversation · Sep 3, 2025
What is a blood cholesterol ratio? And what should yours be? Have you had a blood test to check your cholesterol level? These check the different blood fat components: The Conversation · May 8, 2025
Sick of eating the same things? 5 ways to boost your nutrition and keep meals interesting and healthy Did you start 2025 with a promise to eat better but didn’t quite get there? Or maybe you want to branch out from making the same meal every week or the same lunch for work almost every day? The Conversation · Apr 29, 2025
'Challenges and changes': HMRI jobs to go amid state funding cuts CEO commits to 'supporting staff during this difficult time'. Newcastle Herald · Oct 28, 2024
In the lab and beyond: Hunter medical research in action In the lab and beyond: Hunter medical research in action Newcastle Herald · Oct 22, 2024
'I never felt safer at such a scary time': miracles from clinical trials Stillbirths and strokes, HMRI helps the Hunter through the worst. Newcastle Herald · Oct 20, 2024
Newcastle Herald · Oct 17, 2024 Would you want to live to 150? Hunter experts battle it out 'Wake me up in 2124.'
Newcastle Herald · Oct 16, 2024 Art meets science with works inspired by trauma and injury research HMRI's online auction opens from October 28.
Newcastle Herald · Oct 9, 2024 'Commitment to the Hunter': the Perm backs HMRI with $2 million donation Positive social change on agenda of new Hunter partnership.
Newcastle Herald · Oct 7, 2024 Novocastrians really want to be real estate agents: study It was the city's most searched career path.
The Conversation · Sep 16, 2024 What is ‘health at every size’ lifestyle counselling? How does it compare with weight-focused treatments? Health at every size (or HAES) is a lifestyle counselling approach that promotes mindful eating and lifestyle behaviours to pursue health and wellness, without focusing on weight loss. Weight loss is seen as a beneficial side effect, rather than a goal.
The Conversation · Sep 12, 2024 Should school nurses weigh students? We asked 5 experts One in four Australian children aged two to 17 are classified as above a healthy weight, based on their body mass index (or BMI, which is weight divided by height squared).
Newcastle Herald · Aug 15, 2024 How empathy fuels the Hunter's top medical innovators Medical research draws people from all walks of life.
The Conversation · Aug 12, 2024 5 foods to add to your shopping list to save money – and they’re good for you too Food prices are adding pressure on household budgets, especially for Australians on the lowest incomes.
Newcastle Herald · Jul 20, 2024 'Deadly' program at HMRI to help improve life for First Nations people Research program to address 'historical mistrust' and stress.
Newcastle Herald · Jul 18, 2024 Animals in medical research on agenda, after inquiry exposed 'cruelty' Animal research gains 'far reaching', but alternatives on agenda.
Newcastle Herald · Jul 1, 2024 Tomago brings in new CEO to oversee aluminium smelter's green future Tomago Aluminium is the state's largest power user.