What evolved first – our brain or gut?
What if the brain evolved to serve the gut? Scientists at Flinders University are challenging a cornerstone of biology, arguing that the gut’s nervous system may […]
Rural medical training key to stronger healthcare in First Nations communities
Training doctors in rural and remote communities and embedding First Nations knowledge and leadership in medical education could be key to strengthening healthcare access, building a […]
Eye infections can steal sight, but early diagnosis can save vision
Rising rates of infectious eye diseases are putting more people at risk of preventable vision loss, prompting researchers to call for greater awareness of the warning […]
Fertility tests are not a reproductive crystal ball
Increasing numbers of Australian women are using a blood test to assess their fertility, but new research suggests it may not provide the answers many are […]
Key differences in bowel cancer before 50
One of Australia’s largest real world studies of younger adults with advanced bowel cancer has identified important differences between cancers diagnosed before and after the age […]
New centre to transform mental health for Australian boys and men
One in five Australian men experiences mental illness each year, and suicide remains the leading cause of death for men aged 15 to 44, claiming seven […]
High folic acid in pregnancy linked to early bleeding risk
Women taking high-dose folic acid supplements during early pregnancy may face an increased risk of vaginal bleeding, according to new research from Flinders University and collaborating […]
Faster path to treatment for deadly childhood dementia
An Australian research collaboration has identified several existing TGA‑approved medicines that could help slow brain damage in children with a rare form of dementia—offering hope for […]
One in 20 Australian women now receiving iron IVs
The number of Australian women receiving intravenous iron treatments has surged dramatically over the past decade, with new research revealing that one in 20 women of […]