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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Time’s up for body-clock disruption
Sleep has become the holy grail of health and wellbeing. But for some people, particularly shift workers and others with a chronically mistimed body-clock, getting a […]
Addressing the high rate of Australians with disabilities smoking
According to a new analysis, almost a quarter of Australians with disabilities smoke when compared to just 12.6% of the wider population. While the number of […]
Avoiding cloudy messaging: Vape prevention campaigns face challenges
Flinders University researchers say that cohesive and collaborative action from preventive health communicators and organisations is needed to inform young people about the devastating harms of […]
Helping or hindering – alcohol in disguise
Alcohol free drinks are being promoted as healthy and safe alternatives to full strength alcohol, but with no regulatory restrictions on their consumption or promotion, what […]
New research building sets global standard for digital excellence
Flinders University has achieved a remarkable milestone for its Health and Medical Research Building (HMRB), the first medical institute in the world to earn a coveted […]