Why a UTI hurts — and why that might be a good thing
Australian researchers have discovered a previously overlooked group of bladder nerves that help detect urinary tract infections (UTIs) and trigger the body’s response to clear them, […]
Reducing gaps in early abortion care
Amid moves to improve abortion access across Australia, new research reveals that while more GPs are offering early medication abortion, many women still cannot access the […]
Commonly prescribed medication for sleep problems raises alarm bells
Amid growing concern about the widespread off‑label use of sedative medications for sleep problems, Flinders University researchers have led a world‑first clinical trial examining how a […]
Alzheimer’s-linked protein found to shape long-term memories
New research has uncovered how a protein strongly linked to Alzheimer’s disease plays a critical role in forming long-lasting memories – opening up new directions for […]
Tackling early onset bowel cancer in young Australians
Flinders bowel cancer experts have been awarded a major $2.7 million grant to help doctors detect bowel cancer earlier in Australians under the age of 50 […]
GP nurses could transform access to sleep care
A new Flinders University study shows that nurses working in general practice could play a major role in improving access to sleep‑health treatment, but only if […]
Sleep patterns may reveal hidden heart risks
People whose sleep apnoea changes dramatically from night to night are 30 per cent more likely to have a heart attack, stroke or heart failure, reveals […]
Scientific sleuthing solves vaccine side-effect
New research led by Flinders University and international experts has finally uncovered how a rare blood clotting condition can occur after some COVID19 adenovirus-based vaccines or […]
$6.8m boost drives innovative solutions for healthcare
Research uncovering the gut-brain connection in bipolar disorder, advancing food sovereignty to strengthen First Peoples’ wellbeing, pioneering tools that predict medicine safety, and developing new therapies […]