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What will consumers gain from research into complementary medicines?

  • Written by: Nicholas Fuller, Research Fellow, Clinical Trials Development & Analysis, University of Sydney
imageConsumers want to know if their complementary medicines are safe and effective. But are links between science and manufacturers the answer?from www.shutterstock.com.au

A new multimillion dollar deal between Swisse Wellness and CSIRO has raised questions about the integrity of Australia’s premier scientific research organisation and the...

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Why Australian dietary recommendations on fat need to change

  • Written by: Natalie Parletta (formerly Sinn), Senior Research Fellow and Dietitian/Nutritionist, University of South Australia
imageEvidence supports a review of dietary guidelines around the ideal balance of omega 6 to omega 3 dietary fats. Shutterstock/Uber Images

A recent editorial in the journal Open Heart suggests many of us have it all wrong when it comes to the balance of fats we eat.

The authors urge a return to equal amounts of specific types of fats known as omega-6...

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Revising for exams - why cramming the night before rarely works

  • Written by: Amy Reichelt, Lecturer, ARC DECRA, RMIT University
imageCramming does't help you retain information, so the effect of a long night on the books may not be for much.from www.shutterstock.com

In our five-part series, Making Sense of Exams, we’ll discuss the purpose of exams, whether they can be done online, overcoming exam anxiety, and effective revision techniques.

The date for an important exam is...

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If we're serious about gender equality, we need more women in leadership roles

  • Written by: Melissa Wheeler, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University of Melbourne
imageYoung women still see many obstacles to their advancement in life based on gender.Shutterstock

Women still believe there are greater benefits to being male, according to new research, despite significant improvements in gender equality.

This finding may come as something of a surprise, because it many ways women are doing better than ever. Female...

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