Some starchy foods may reduce cancer risk
A type of starch found in bananas, potatoes, whole grains and beans could help offset the cancer-associated consequences of a high red meat diet, new research from Flinders University shows.
Bright Flinders minds become Tall Poppies
Medical discoveries with the potential to treat conditions ranging from cancer to Golden Staph have earned two Flinders University researchers a prestigious Tall Poppy Award for 2014.
Southgate’s new service to keep people healthy
A new consultancy service has been formed by the Southgate Institute for Health Society and Equity to help the health care sector implement, evaluate and improve community health programs.
Flinders student wins at world lymphoedema event
Flinders University PhD candidate Malou van Zantenis exploring the impact of severe lower leg trauma on the lymphatic system.
Prescription pills and work, a dangerous mix?
Flinders University researchers are exploring the potential problems associated with prescribed opioid use in the South Australian workforce.
Trust: the key to Aboriginal health
The benefits for health outcomes of learning to deal with Aboriginal people in a way that gains their trust are enormous, says Professor Dennis McDermott.
Governor-General visits Flinders NT
Students from Flinders University’s Northern Territory Medical Program (NTMP) have showcased the University’s new teaching facility at the Katherine District Hospital to the Governor-General.
Coronary study the year’s best in the MJA
Flinders cardiologist Professor Derek Chew is the lead author of a paper awarded the $10,000 Medical Journal of Australia/MDA National prize for the best research study of the past 12 months.
Act on existing research first, urges Professor Graeme Young
South Australian Scientist of the Year Professor Graeme Young is calling for more investment on the implementation of existing medical research findings and knowledge.