Prototype pillow to help reduce suffocation fears
People with epilepsy may soon be able to sleep a little easier, thanks to research carried out by a team of researchers at Repatriation General Hospital and Flinders University.
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.
Will the solarium ban prevent skin cancer?
With the ban on commercial solariums coming into force this year, Flinders University’s Dr Ivanka Prichard is questioning whether the new law will actually reduce skin cancer rates.
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.
Testing Indigenous plants as cancer killers
Native Australian plants are being screened for potential cancer-killing properties by Flinders University researcher Dr Bradley Simpson.
Flinders rewards early career researchers
Emerging research leaders from diverse fields including criminology and materials science are among the winners of Flinders University’s Vice-Chancellor’s Awards for Early Career Researchers.
Young and Well Towns for health and wellbeing of rural youth
Flinders University is partnering with Country Health SA and The Young and Well Cooperative Research Centre to create Young and Well Towns.
Low dose steroids linked to diabetes
Anti-inflammatory steroids are known to increase the risk of diabetes in high doses, but now researchers from Flinders University have discovered a link between low dose steroids and diabetes.
Flinders staff and graduates recognised in Australia Day honours
Flinders University’s past and present staff and graduates have been praised for their outstanding contributions to the community is this year’s Australia Day honours, with a total of 16 awards given to University affiliates.