News: public health
Extreme heat poses threat to mental health

Rising temperatures across ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ could increase the burden of mental and behavioural disorders (MBD) by almost 50 per cent by 2050, according to a new study from the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide. The research highlights the urgent need to act now to protect mental health as the climate warms.
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Extreme heat increases heart disease burden

The number of people impacted by cardiovascular disease caused by hot weather is expected to double by the middle of the century if current climate trends continue, according to new research from the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide.
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Student scholarships support public health priorities

Four students enrolled with the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide’s School of Public Health have been awarded scholarships to focus on priority health issues.
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Illegal macaque trade could spark the next pandemic

The illegal trading of macaques for research purposes could be increasing the chance of further pandemics, according to a new study by the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide.
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Painting an accurate profile of Adelaide’s homeless

ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide researchers have built a comprehensive profile of homelessness and associated health issues in Adelaide.
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Study to lift vital vaccine uptake to protect pregnant women and vulnerable children

The ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide has secured more than $960,000 from the NHMRC to lead an international project to improve the uptake of vaccinations against influenza and COVID-19 for some of our most vulnerable people – pregnant women and children with chronic health conditions.
New Dean and Head of Adelaide Medical School

The ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide has appointed Professor Danny Liew as the new Dean and Head of the Adelaide Medical School.
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