Flinders appoints Dean of new School of Health Sciences
Internationally distinguished Flinders University health expert Professor John Coveney commences today (Monday, April 14) as Dean of the new School of Health Sciences.
Nutrition and dietetics
Flinders celebrates the first National Dietitian’s Day
Australia will take time-out today (Friday, March 14) to congratulate dietitians for the remarkable contribution they make to the community by celebrating the nation’s first Dietitian’s Day.
Switching off to ‘too much’ health info
“Information overload” about healthy nutrition means patients who have serious conditions may fall back on bad eating habits, a Flinders University study has found.
Demand for Flinders courses sees offers boost
Flinders University has responded to strong demand for its undergraduate courses by boosting the number of offers by seven per cent, with a total of 5,740 offers made to new students – up from 5,360 offers in 2013.
Student research earns Flinders praise
Fossil deposits in the Naracoorte Caves, parental involvement in junior football and Australia’s adoption of compulsory voting are among the winning research themes of Flinders University’s 2013 Best Student Research Paper Awards.
Are meal replacements the best weight loss approach?
Meal replacements have been found to produce rapid weight loss results in scientific studies, but do they actually work in real life?
Elite female athletes’ health risk
Young female athletes representing South Australia in aesthetics sports such as gymnastics are putting their health at risk due to calcium and iron deficiencies, a Flinders University study has found.
Vigorous workouts give more bang for buck
A one hour high-intensity workout provides the same fitness benefits as 50 hours of walking, a major Flinders University study has found.
Food labels influence trust in food system
Food labels provide more than just nutritional information – they’re a “window” into the entire food system.