Weight-loss surgery in jeopardy
Bariatric surgery – widely recognised as the most effective, long-term, and safe treatment for severe obesity – is under threat in Australia, as skyrocketing indemnity insurance […]
Parents urged to act on early warning signs of eating disorders
Flinders University research has identified the most common early warning signs of eating disorders in children, to provide a guide for parents and caregivers about when […]
Australians voice the nation’s most wicked problems
In a major new national study, Flinders University has revealed the top concerns troubling Australians today, with cost-of-living pressures, housing unaffordability, crime and safety, healthcare access, […]
Sport clubs reaching next-gen fans
Leading South Australian sport clubs are finding dynamic new ways to build meaningful engagement and social impact through new community programs and technologies. Three of the […]
Time to HEAL Indigenous children impacted by injury
Aboriginal-led research to reduce injuries and improve supports for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children (aged 0-16 years) is the focus of a $5 million NHMRC […]
Old drug, new tricks: why anti-psychotic could help treat brain cancer
New research from SAHMRI and FHMRI at Flinders University has shed light on how decades-old antipsychotic drug, trifluoperazine (TFP), works against glioblastoma (GBM), the most aggressive […]
Lower screening age calls for more tailored bowel cancer surveillance
Australia’s recent move to lower the starting age for bowel (colorectal) cancer screening from 50 down to 45 years old will mean better outcomes – but […]
Wake-up call: Urgent action needed to tackle Australia’s sleep health issues
Australia is facing a silent public health crisis — and it’s happening while we sleep. A new report led by Flinders University reveals that despite growing evidence […]
Women veterans need support
Women have described cases of military sexual trauma as being “enabled, ignored and condoned” in Australia, with mental health and other professionals calling for immediate action […]