Wake-up call for better sleep
It’s official. Getting the recommended 7-9 hours of sleep a night is currently out of reach for almost one-third of the population as Flinders University experts […]
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Gut-brain communication turned on its axis
The mechanisms by which antidepressants and other emotion-focused medications work could be reconsidered due to an important new breakthrough in the understanding of how the gut […]
Dangerous snoring link to poor diet
People who eat a healthy plant-based diet are less likely to suffer from dangerous snoring caused by obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), Flinders University sleep researchers say. […]
Helping cancer survivors manage lymphoedema
New medical research that can improve the lives of up to 250,000 breast cancer survivors suffering from, or at risk of, lymphoedema by helping patients self-manage […]
Health expenses a huge burden for Aboriginal families
Rural Aboriginal families are sleeping rough, borrowing money and avoiding medical treatment to try and reduce or avoid huge out-of-pocket healthcare expenses. “Aboriginal and Torres Strait […]
Are parents accidental alcohol ‘influencers’?
Experts are warning parents to think twice before supplying alcohol to underage children and to be mindful of their own drinking patterns in front of their […]
Crunchtime for road accident data
A new study into the police and hospital data recorded after major road accidents has given key insights into better management of traffic safety and public […]
Borderline personality disorder patients more likely to seek hospital care
A new study by Flinders University has uncovered links between a patient’s initial diagnosis of Borderline Personality Disorder, or BPD, and their recurrent visits to hospital. […]
Improving survival rates for deadly lung diseases
The latest discovery of asbestos in contaminated mulch around schools and playgrounds in Sydney highlights the ongoing dangerous issues that Australia faces from this potentially deadly […]