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 […]
What celebrity worship says about self-worth
In today’s celebrity‑ and influencer‑driven culture, psychologists are increasingly interested in why people form strong emotional connections with famous figures, finding that celebrity admiration is closely […]
Clearing contamination from car interiors
Environmental health experts at Flinders University have found open windows and ventilation can reduce but not completely remove methamphetamine contamination on most hard surfaces of a […]
1 in 3 young adults not getting enough sleep
Nearly one third of Australian adults are getting less than the recommended seven hours of sleep, with young adults (ages 18–34) emerging as the most sleep deprived […]
TikTok’s muscle dream is a nightmare for young men
New Australian research has found that popular fitness and supplement videos on TikTok can leave young men feeling worse about their fitness and nutrition, and increase […]
Support for AI in heart care
Digital transformation and artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare requires a range of safeguards and standards to work well, but new research from Flinders University provides support […]
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 […]
New spin on dietary supplements
Focusing on the rigours of elite cycling, Flinders University experts have put performance-enhancing and other dietary supplements under the microscope, rating some more highly than others. […]
Care by name, but not by nature
Many older Australians receiving government-funded home care struggle to get the support they need to live well at home, according to new research that reveals the […]