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7,000 Steps a Day: What the new 24‑Hour movement guidelines mean for your goals

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Health

Emerging Aboriginal leaders call for greater Indigenous control over native foods

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Health

The hidden cost of sitting still

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Health

Preventing delirium: health partnerships to trial revolutionary carer toolkit

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Health

Osteopathy students put in joint effort treating athletes at Lismore Samson Fitness Challenge

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Health

The Conversation: Which nut butter is healthiest – peanut, almond or cashew?

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Health

Australian-first brain cancer study to test hyperbaric oxygen therapy during active treatment

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Health

Ready to help build an inclusive workplace?

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Health

Collaborative research aims to keep mental health social workers in regional communities

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Health

The Conversation: Will drinking hot water help me lose weight, clear my skin or treat cramps?

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Naturopathy

A university first: Southern Cross brings Clinical hypnosis into higher education

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Health

The Conversation: What’s the best way to remove a splinter?

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Health

The Conversation: Prioritising protein? What the new US dietary guidelines get right – and wrong – according to 2 nutrition experts

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Health

The Conversation: Why does mint make water taste so cold? A scientist explains

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Health

What is ‘oatzempic’? Does it actually work for weight loss?

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Information Technology

Can dengue outbreaks be predicted? Inside the global study tackling a disease that puts nearly half the world at risk

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Health

The Conversation: Should I kick my diet soft-drink habit? Where do I start?

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Events

Powering up healthy gaming at Gold Coast national youth esports championships

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Health

Overcoming adversity: Scott Painter's journey from patient to practitioner

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Health

From chippie to caregiver: Tom’s journey into nursing

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Health

Groundbreaking research to tackle climate-related PTSD in Northern Rivers seeks participants

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Health

The Conversation: Yes, you can be intolerant to fruit and veg

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University News

Northern NSW Business Awards prove the community is counting on Southern Cross graduates

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University News

Southern Cross University celebrates 2025 Alumni Impact Award winners

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University News

New Graduate Certificates to strengthen regional workforces

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Health

New national research to reimagine belonging for children in kinship care

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Research & Academic

Southern Cross projects across two Faculties set to advance bold ideas, improve lives and foster collaboration

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Health

The Conversation: Does my sunscreen actually work? Here’s what’s behind the latest SPF concerns

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Naturopathy

The Conversation: What is ‘ear seeding’, the TikTok trend said to treat stress and fatigue?

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Health

The Conversation: Do TikTok ‘anti-inflammatory diets’ really work?

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Health

Psychology students explore nature, climate and mental health at 21st annual Honours Conference

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Education and Teaching

Southern Cross University academic appointed Lead Author for UN climate report

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Harvest to Health

Global experts to gather in Ballina for international natural products event

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Health

The Conversation: Autism is lifelong. Here’s what support looks like in adulthood

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Health

The Conversation: Latest data suggests Australia is overcoming its sugar addiction

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Business

Southern Cross alumna receives national recognition for Tweed-based osteopathy clinic

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Health

Beyond childhood: new research seeks autistic voices to rethink support into adulthood

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Health

Esports is booming – but are parents the hidden coaches of a new generation?

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Health

Free mental health support at Southern Cross University Health and Wellbeing Clinic

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Health

The Conversation: Why scammers fake illness for cash, according to a psychologist

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Health

New Tweed Valley Hospital provides healthy ground for placements and research

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Health

The Conversation: Matcha latte for the likes: how ‘performative eating’ is changing our relationship with food

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Health

Overcoming barriers to cervical screening for First Nations women: Southern Cross Uni to lead $2.5m project

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Social Work and Community Welfare

Jules Allen: finding the light in the darkness

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Student Life, Groups & Sports

Gold for Ben in World Uni Games; sights now on Glasgow 2026

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Health

The Conversation: Can I eat instant noodles every day? What does it do to my health?

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Health

World-class athletics track coming to Lismore campus thanks to major grant boost

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Health

New study invites mothers to share insights on perinatal well-being

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Naturopathy

The Conversation: Supermarket treatments for depression don’t require a prescription. But do they work?

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Naturopathy

Managing anxiety in adults with autism: clinical trial recruiting now

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Health

SISTABIRTH Indigenous maternity project partners unveiled

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Health

PhD graduate Allyson Wilson honoured for research that’s changing mental health policy and practice

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Partnerships

New season of sponsorship with SCU Marlins

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Partnerships

Gold Coast Marathon weekend kicks off with sold-out Southern Cross University 10km Run

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University News

OT Students spill the tea on their UK exchange experience

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Health

Men’s mental health: a regional priority for SCU researchers

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Research & Academic

Coffs Harbour graduation a celebration of resilience and impact

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Health

Ready for a fresh start in the 2nd half of 2025? Join a free, 1-to-1 physical activity program with Southern Cross Uni

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Health

The Conversation: Ahead of the Brisbane Olympics, it’s time for Australia to get serious about esports

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Scholarships

Recipient of 2025 Bonnie Boezeman AO Scholarship is ICU Nurse Manager Nikki Harrison

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Health

The Conversation: Children in need of ‘rescuing’: challenging the myths at the heart of the global adoption industry

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Naturopathy

Private health insurance rebates restored for natural therapies: a win for patient choice and evidence-based care

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Naturopathy

Could bush medicine in Medicare spell better health for First Peoples?

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Naturopathy

Research student spotlight: Elisabete Oliveira

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Partnerships

Exhibition celebrates art, education and autism

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Naturopathy

The Conversation: These complementary therapies may soon be eligible for private health insurance rebates

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Health

Student-led exhibition showcases nursing placements in India

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Health

The Conversation: What’s the difference between freckles, sunspots and moles?

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Scholarships

Bonnie Boezeman AO on empowering female leaders: SCU Buzz

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Health

The Conversation: Ramadan is almost here. 5 tips to boost your wellbeing and energy levels if you’re fasting

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Health

The Conversation: Some vegetables are pretty low in fibre. So which veggies are high-fibre heroes?

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Health

The Conversation: People on Ozempic may have fewer heart attacks, strokes and addictions – but more nausea, vomiting and stomach pain

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Partnerships

New innings for Southern Cross with Poornima University, partner university of Rajasthan Royals

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Health

Life-changing India exchange for student nurses

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Health

The Conversation: Hitting the beach? Here are some dangers to watch out for – plus 10 essentials for your first aid kit

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Naturopathy

Forum highlights University role in natural product development

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Naturopathy

Fellowship pathway launches for Southern Cross Integrative Medicine students

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Health

Southern Cross University to develop world-first esports guidelines

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Health

Mixed Reality goggles bring learning to life at Southern Cross University

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Health

Poor diet impacts military performance and wellbeing

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Naturopathy

Suffering from recurrent UTIs? Join clinical trial testing natural preventative

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Health

What is physiotherapy? SCU Buzz

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Health

Celebrating Occupational Therapy Week at Southern Cross University

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University News

Southern Cross Medicinal Plant Garden honours Blackmore’s legacy

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Health

The Conversation: For people with lung cancer, exercise can be gruelling. It’s also among the most important things

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Partnerships

Olympian Moesha Johnson on success in sport and life

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Health

Career opportunities as a mental health nurse practitioner: SCU Buzz

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Health

Award-winning educators to deliver new Medical Laboratory Science degree in 2025

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Health

Is coffee good for you? It depends on your order: SCU Buzz

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Health

The Conversation: Psychology of retirement: why do so many athletes struggle to call time?

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Health

Theresa Mitchell: an unconditional commitment to people in need

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Health

The Conversation: Considering taking Wegovy to lose weight? Here are the risks and benefits – and how it differs from Ozempic

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Health

The Conversation: What is type 1.5 diabetes? It’s a bit like type 1 and a bit like type 2 – but often misdiagnosed

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Health

The Conversation: Cottage cheese is back and all over TikTok. Two dietitians explain why social media’s obsessed.

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Health

$1.3m NHMRC grant for Southern Cross University’s delirium research

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Health

Sickness in health: when workplace bullying turns colleagues into foes

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