Climate change linked to dangerous sleep apnea
Sleep apnea will become more common and more severe due to global warming, leading to increased health and economic burdens across the globe, warn Flinders University […]
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Could lighting be the new gambling regulator?
Gambling addiction is a rising concern, but what if the bright lights in the casino are subtly influencing risk-taking decisions? New research by Flinders University suggests […]
Roadblock for traffic injury compensation for Aboriginal people
The magnitude and complexity of road traffic injuries for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is compounded by a problematic compensation system with structural barriers and […]
Time to HEAL Indigenous children impacted by injury
Aboriginal-led research to reduce injuries and improve supports for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children (aged 0-16 years) is the focus of a $5 million NHMRC […]
Old drug, new tricks: why anti-psychotic could help treat brain cancer
New research from SAHMRI and FHMRI at Flinders University has shed light on how decades-old antipsychotic drug, trifluoperazine (TFP), works against glioblastoma (GBM), the most aggressive […]
Lower screening age calls for more tailored bowel cancer surveillance
Australia’s recent move to lower the starting age for bowel (colorectal) cancer screening from 50 down to 45 years old will mean better outcomes – but […]
Wake-up call: Urgent action needed to tackle Australia’s sleep health issues
Australia is facing a silent public health crisis — and it’s happening while we sleep. A new report led by Flinders University reveals that despite growing evidence […]
Flinders tackles health concerns at AFL Gather Round
Flinders University has again joined forces with the South Australian Government, The Shane Warne Legacy and SiSU Health to provide free health checks during the AFL […]
Antibiotics found to hinder vaccine response in infants
New research has shown giving antibiotics to newborns can reduce their immune response to vaccines, likely due to changes in gut bacteria. Recently published in Nature, […]