Better bone health for cancer survivors
Maintenance of bone health is an important issue for cancer survivors, yet it is currently poorly managed, according to Flinders University medical oncologist Professor Bogda Koczwara.
Giving children their say in the wake of disaster
In the growing body of research that examines the experiences and needs of disaster victims, one group has been conspicuously absent from the studies: children.
Flinders reaps rewards in latest ARC grants
Almost $7 million worth of grants – including six Future Fellowships – have been awarded to Flinders University researchers from the Australian Research Council (ARC).
Are boys building resilience through sport?
Researchers from Flinders University are trying to find out whether boys’ participation in sports is driven by their parents’ perceptions of masculinity, and whether this impacts their overall wellbeing.
The rising cost of cancer
Pressure is mounting on the Federal Government to fund a growing number of high-cost cancer medications, a Flinders University researcher says.
Young minds shine in 3MT competition
A thought-provoking presentation on the reasons why women undergo genital cosmetic surgery has emerged as the winner of Flinders University’s 2013 Three Minute Thesis competition, held on Friday (August 30).
Flinders aids national dementia care campaign
Flinders University has received a $1.45 million Federal Government grant to rollout a dementia care training program in aged care homes nationwide.
When the cost of healthy eating gets too high
Preaching the benefits of healthy eating has little point when the cost of purchasing healthy foods can cost as much as a third of a low-earner’s income.
Flinders joins forces in Australian sleep research
Sleep specialists from Flinders University will play an integral role in a new $14.5 million sleep research consortium aimed at reducing impaired alertness.