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Dental tourism: things to consider before going that extra mile for your smile

Dental care in Australia is not subsidised for the majority of Australians, and about half don’t have any private dental insurance, which makes the allure of dental tourism clear.
www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2018/11/06/dental-tourism--things-to-consider-before-going-that-extra-mile-.html
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Yes, too much sugar is bad for our health

Too much sugar makes us gain weight but there are also other ways it can increase our risk of diseases, writes Dr Kieron Rooney.
www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2018/03/12/-yes--too-much-sugar-is-bad-for-our-health-.html
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10 ways an arts degree can change the world

Economics is being transformed through new engagements with psychology, sociology, political science, philosophy, history and the natural sciences.
www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2020/06/26/10-ways-an-arts-degree-can-change-the-world.html
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Why we need evidence for alternative medicines for weight loss

One of the biggest challenges with complementary medicines is that the composition of each product varies between manufacturers. ... We must investigate whether these increasingly popular products could be a viable treatment option.
www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2015/11/19/why-we-need-evidence-for-alternative-medicines-for-weight-loss.html
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Why we can’t rely on corporations to save us from climate change

We’re looking for products that will have a positive and powerful impact on the environment and on the economy.". ... Thus, in the second phase, managers sought to make their proposals more concrete through eco-efficiency practices (such as reducing
www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2018/01/31/why-we-can_t-rely-on-corporations-to-save-us-from-climate-change.html
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Surgery isn’t the only option for prostate cancer

The fear of cancer and a natural emotional response to get it out may lead to a less than fully-informed decision for surgery, and to possible regret of this decision
www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2017/08/22/surgery-isn_t-the-only-option-for-prostate-cancer-.html
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Could a sugary drinks tax improve Australian diets?

Countries are also experimenting with taxes on other unhealthy food products, or on specific nutrients such as fat or salt, often in tandem with taxes on sugary beverages. ... Soft drink has no nutritional value, making it one of the more uncomplicated
www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2016/03/18/could-a-sugary-drinks-tax-improve-australian-diets-.html
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The time for a sugar tax is now

It’s good to see beverage manufacturers recognise their products are part of the problem, but the commitments made are vague, with no consequence if they aren’t met,” said Ms
www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2018/07/09/the-time-for-a-sugar-tax-is-now.html
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A solution to Sydney's peak-hour train crush

Car is still king only if you exclude the postcode that generates the country's highest share of gross domestic product, Sydney's CBD.
www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2017/08/02/a-solution-to-sydney-s-peak-hour-train-crush.html
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What people with disability told us about their experiences of disasters and emergencies

What people with disability told us about their experiences of disasters and emergencies. 3 December 2020. More inclusion needed in disaster planning. Australia has no nationally consistent standards to ensure access and inclusion of people with
www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2020/12/03/what-people-with-disability-told-us-about-their-experiences-of-d.html