New heart devices set the pace
Every year about 1.7 million heart pacemakers are fitted globally, with more than 30,000 in Australia helping to dramatically improve recipients’ health expectations. Now a South […]
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Flinders lights up the city
Flinders University has lit-up the city of Adelaide, with the installation of the sky sign atop our brand new vertical campus in Festival Plaza, officially marking […]
Sensory overload? On-campus quiet spaces pop-up
For people that experience “sensory overload” having access to quiet and low-lit spaces provides a circuit breaker allowing them to recharge. For others, the opportunity to […]
Better mental health for young refugees
More than 17,000 refugees are estimated to resettle in Australia this year, and among them will be significant numbers of young people who bring a range […]
Focus on breast size and exercise
Women with larger breasts tend to exercise less frequently and avoid high-intensity exercise and a new study has found much improved participation in recreational group exercises […]
New weapon for superbugs
A new liquid metal combination is shaping up as a potential secret weapon in the global fight against antimicrobial resistance, which is already rendering some antibiotic […]
Footy tipping may kick off problem gambling
Winning at the annual AFL tipping competition is a lot of fun at work or the pub, but does that translate to a financially viable option […]
Cardio health boost for nursing mums
Breastfeeding for six months or more appears to reduce the risk of cardiovascular problems developing in mothers for at least three years after delivery, a new South Australian study […]
When ‘breast is best’ for mothers
Breastfeeding gives baby the ‘best start’ in life, according to the World Health Organization, and research also supports its usefulness in helping mothers to recover from pregnancy […]