The best ways to prevent falls in aged care homes
Tailored exercise programs, vitamin D supplements, and better nutrition are proven to help prevent falls in aged care homes reveals a new study from Flinders University. […]
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Evidence for West African ancestry in 7th century England
Ancient DNA analysis uncovers evidence for West African ancestry in two unconnected burials from seventh century AD England This is the first evidence for genetic connections […]
Sharing knowledge to empower health restoration and survival in the Torres Strait
Flinders University will host the Torres Strait Health Research Symposium on August 12, showcasing ground breaking health and clinical research guided by Torres Strait Islander knowledge […]
Risk of deadly diarrhoeal diseases in children set to worsen
Diarrhoea remains one of the most serious health threats to young children in the Global South, and new research shows that climate change is set to […]
Critical waitlisting barriers for First Nations people with kidney failure
This NAIDOC Week, the Medical Journal of Australia has published a Special Issue on Indigenous Health – Carving our path with spirit, strength and solidarity. The […]
New online program to help IBD patients build body confidence
A first of its kind online body image and wellbeing program designed to help people with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) feel more positive about their bodies […]
Flinders ranked #2 in the world for reducing inequality in global university rankings
Flinders University has been named a global leader in social impact, recognised #2 in the world and #1 in Australia for reducing inequalities, in a powerful […]
Weight-loss surgery in jeopardy
Bariatric surgery – widely recognised as the most effective, long-term, and safe treatment for severe obesity – is under threat in Australia, as skyrocketing indemnity insurance […]
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 […]