High folic acid in pregnancy linked to early bleeding risk
Women taking high-dose folic acid supplements during early pregnancy may face an increased risk of vaginal bleeding, according to new research from Flinders University and collaborating […]
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Faster path to treatment for deadly childhood dementia
An Australian research collaboration has identified several existing TGA‑approved medicines that could help slow brain damage in children with a rare form of dementia—offering hope for […]
One in 20 Australian women now receiving iron IVs
The number of Australian women receiving intravenous iron treatments has surged dramatically over the past decade, with new research revealing that one in 20 women of […]
Volunteers needed to help explore diabetes risk in menopausal women
South Australian women experiencing hot flushes and night sweats are invited to take part in a trial investigating whether wearable glucose monitoring technology, combined with personalised […]
Why a UTI hurts — and why that might be a good thing
Australian researchers have discovered a previously overlooked group of bladder nerves that help detect urinary tract infections (UTIs) and trigger the body’s response to clear them, […]
Young scientists win Tall Poppy awards
Four Flinders early career researchers have been named 2026 Young Tall Poppy Science Award winners, recognised for research tackling some of the big questions in health, […]
Time to deal with post-pandemic sleep issues
Disrupted sleep and anxiety may be an ongoing issue for many people after the pandemic, whether due to COVID-19 directly or to the stress and anxiety […]
Funding success powers research improving health, equity and care
Flinders University projects ranging from chronic pain to cancer will share in almost $4 million of research funding, thanks to the National Health and Medical Research […]
Reducing gaps in early abortion care
Amid moves to improve abortion access across Australia, new research reveals that while more GPs are offering early medication abortion, many women still cannot access the […]