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Cortisol is a reproduction friend, not enemy
A major international study into the role cortisol plays in reproduction has found it may not be the villain it has been depicted as, and it may actually promote healthy reproduction.
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Brief self-care meditation boosts body confidence
A three-week online self-compassion meditation program can produce improvements in body appreciation and positive wellbeing, while reducing body dissatisfaction, new research from La Trobe University has found.
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AI robot trains teachers to handle heated issues
Researchers at La Trobe University are using a robot driven by Artificial Intelligence (AI) to better prepare teachers to deal with challenging conversations in schools.
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Study Hub helps students kick learning goals
The Northern Study Hub in Broadmeadows has marked its first anniversary in operation, with more than 200 tertiary and TAFE students now registered to attend the site.
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Pathways to success at Shepparton Open Day
Online enrolments at La Trobe's Shepparton campus have more than doubled, reflecting the success of flexible course delivery and the University's commitment to making higher education more accessible for regional students.
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AI tool helps predict bowel cancer relapse risk
A new artificial intelligence (AI) tool developed by La Trobe University researchers could help predict which stage-two bowel cancer patients are at risk of relapse, in an advance that could ultimately lead to thousands getting life-saving treatment earlier.
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$10m initiative to improve LGBTIQA+ healthcare
The Federal Government has awarded $10 million to help LGBTIQA+ people find accessible healthcare that is safe, respectful and inclusive.
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La Trobe awarded over $7m in NHMRC grants
La Trobe University researchers have secured more than $7 million through the highly competitive National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Investigator Grant scheme, for research into issues including childhood dementia and women’s knee injuries.
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Bendigo student accommodation gets green light
An enhanced student experience is on the way for Bendigo as La Trobe University has secured planning approval for new accommodation in the city centre.
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Culturally tailored care lifts healthy birth rates
More First Nations babies are being born healthy through a culturally tailored midwifery model of care delivered at three major maternity services in Melbourne, according to a large-scale study led by La Trobe University.
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Fat stores power the body’s virus defence
La Trobe University scientists have uncovered the critical role fatty cell structures play in our body’s early detection and defence against viruses, in world-first research which could revolutionise antiviral strategies.
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$82m clinic a health boost for Melbourne’s north
A major new health clinic has opened at La Trobe University, expanding access to allied health services in Melbourne’s north while helping to address Australia’s continuing critical health workforce shortage.