Extraordinary women transforming Aboriginal health
Aboriginal women working and studying with Flinders University in the Northern Territory are transforming health services for communities across northern and central Australia. A new publication […]
Nutrition and dietetics
New sport beverage attracts investors
Flinders University start-up Preserve Health has raised more than $500,000 in seed capital to launch later this year. The funding from angel investors and high net-worth individuals, […]
‘Appy, healthy family food choices
Mobile apps are a valuable aid in getting a healthy meal on the table, says Nutrition and Dietetics student Chelsea Mauch. The Flinders University PhD candidate […]
Indigenous response to health equity
Social inequality health expert Sir Michael Marmot has seen some of the benefits of ‘Aboriginal health in Aboriginal hands’ during a visit to Central Australia this […]
When weight loss helps with sleep
Carefully managed weight loss has been linked to improvements in obstructive sleep apnoea, a common problem that contributes to a range of short and long-term health […]
Nepal battles high child mortality
Medical intervention alone will not rectify Nepal’s appalling perinatal mortality rates, which are among the highest in the world. A Flinders University researcher has found that […]
Rehab device takes fast track at 2018 Games
South Australian sport-tech startup Prohab will launch its new rehabilitation device at the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games. The Prohab rehab device connects to standard resistance […]
Clean tanks reduce microbial risk
Simple measures such as regular maintenance of backyard tanks and rooftops can help reduce microbial contamination of household rainwater, Flinders University experts say. Ahead of the […]
New study links child’s health to delivery style
For the first time, a team of leading international researchers have found significant links between medical interventions used in the birthing process, such as caesarean section […]