Possible dementia vaccine closer
A vaccine to ward off dementia may proceed to clinical trials after successful testing in mice. The US-led research is looking to develop effective immunotherapy via […]
Breastfeeding goes high-tech with apps
Mobile phone apps are increasingly being used to support breastfeeding decisions – sometimes at a cost, a Flinders University study indicates. The objective approach of most […]
Obesity ‘buffer’ in lung cancer therapy: research
Above average or high BMI – often linked to cancers, diabetes, cardiovascular and other diseases – may in some cases improve the chance of surviving certain […]
Fossil expands ancient fish family tree
A second ancient lungfish has been discovered in Africa, adding another piece to the jigsaw of evolving aquatic life forms more than 400 million years ago. […]
Stay-at-home dads call for change
Dads make an important contribution when they stay at home as primary caregiver for their children – but they continue to face major social hurdles and […]
Pros and cons of private, public health
The rising cost of private health cover and public hospital standards raise concerns among heart patients to obtain the best outcomes. In one of the few […]
Fault lines appear in ‘liveable city’ urban plans
Two of Australia’s leading strategic urban plans could be used or expanded to do much more to promote better places to live for all residents, according […]
It’s time to explain Country in Indigenous terms
It’s time to write about Indigenous Australian place relationships in a new way – in a language that speaks in Indigenous terms first, to convey a […]
It’s holiday time, so give a (Flinders) book
A book can be the best solution to finding that ‘just right’ Christmas present. As South Australia celebrates the 125 years since women won the right […]