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Dr Alize Ferrari has been honoured in the inaugural Women in Research Citation Awards for her influential work in public health.

A number of research studies are planned to be conducted over the next few years.

In the AFL Grand Final, amid all the fanfare that surrounds the Sydney Swans’ third final in five years, there is a reminder of the difference that just one year makes.

A program encouraging office workers to stand up, sit less and move more has significantly reduced sitting time among participating public servants.

Australia’s longest-running women’s health study to add children’s data

Researchers are calling for a major boost to physical activity recommendations, with a new study linking more weekly exercise to a reduced risk of five common diseases.

Women are being encouraged to ensure their body mass index (BMI) is within a healthy range before pregnancy to ensure the best outcomes for their babies.

A public health program that was modelled on University of Queensland research and designed to help people maintain the switch to a healthy lifestyle has been extended.

Nations are gathering in New York this week to discuss the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which aim to improve health, wealth and well-being for countries both rich and poor.