From the soil: Microbes on your mind – News
Flinders University experts are exploring evidence that microbes in the soil and the environments around us can affect human microbiota and the ‘gut-brain axis,’ potentially shaping […]| News
Methotrexate, a common medication used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, has a newly recognised useful secondary effect to lower blood pressure and potentially reduces the risk of […] The post Common arthritis drug reveals hidden benefit appeared first on News.| News
Flinders University Vice-Chancellor Professor Colin Stirling has paid tribute to Sir Eric Neal AC CVO KStJ FTSE, the University’s former Chancellor, who has passed away at […] The post Tribute to former Flinders University Chancellor Sir Eric Neal appeared first on News.| News
As Australia’s population continues to age, more consideration needs to be given to those who choose to live out their lives at home, rather than enter […] The post New national research centre to help Australians live at home longer appeared first on News.| News
The reach of Instagram and other social media channel influencers has taken hold of the global travel business, with tourism operators and consumers seeking the best […] The post Travel influencers tell us where to go appeared first on News.| News
It’s survival of the fittest in nature, and an alien-looking ground mite demonstrates how the most promiscuous males fight and sometimes even cannibalise other males to […] The post Tiny mite eats its mates appeared first on News.| News
Tailored exercise programs, vitamin D supplements, and better nutrition are proven to help prevent falls in aged care homes reveals a new study from Flinders University. […] The post The best ways to prevent falls in aged care homes appeared first on News.| News
In the eery, dark depths of an Australian cave, high school students are learning first-hand about thousands of years of incredible natural history. With help from […] The post Teens enjoy fossil tour of discovery appeared first on News.| News
Women across Australia, the United States (USA) and the United Kingdom (UK) are having babies later in life, and a new international study warns that this […] The post Gaps in maternal health in Australia, USA, and UK appeared first on News.| News
Flinders University experts are exploring evidence that microbes in the soil and the environments around us can affect human microbiota and the ‘gut-brain axis,’ potentially shaping […]| News
Northern Australia’s annual monsoon season brings relief to drought-stricken lands and revitalises crops and livestock for farmers. But a study of 150,000 years of climate records […]| News
Efforts to increase direct care staffing levels in aged care homes are working but a new study raises a critical question: is this enough to improve […]| News
Rising levels of plastic waste are breaking down in every part of Earth’s land, sea and air, leading to the proliferation of micro- and nanoplastic pollution […]| News
Trigger warnings may not help students feel more supported, but safe space messages do. A new study found that being told they were in a ‘safe […]| News
Flinders Health and Medical Research Institute (FHMRI) researchers have received $4.1 million funding from the Australian Government’s Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) to support three innovative […]| News
Diarrhoea remains one of the most serious health threats to young children in the Global South, and new research shows that climate change is set to […]| News
Simple technology that harnesses ultraviolet light to ‘zap’ airborne viruses has been shown to significantly lower the number of respiratory infections in aged care facilities, paving […]| News
The important work of foster care needs to be reflected in more support for caregivers in critical areas, including for carers who might face frequent violence […]| News
Over the past 100,000 years, Australia and New Guinea’s large animal communities have been disrupted by extinctions and invasive species, altering entire ecosystems and threatening the […]| News
Nurses play a critical role in recognising and responding to end-of-life needs in aged care, often identifying signs of decline up to a year before death. […]| News
Amid growing concerns about shark bites on Australian beaches, researchers have developed a new framework to compare and assess the broad range of prevention measures available […]| News
Telehealth keeps Australians healthier and more connected, but outdated rules are keeping it out of reach for those who need it the most, say Flinders University […]| News
Peak performance in elite sport relies on a myriad of physical and mental capacities – and now there is an increasing consideration of the role of […]| News
Almost all women who chose not to have a breast reconstruction following a mastectomy say they are happy with their decision, new research can reveal, with […]| News
Popular eating and food challenge videos across social media are saturated with messages that could promote disordered eating and unrealistic body standards, new research reveals. Led […]| News
A next-generation vertical wind turbine is set to be put on trial south of Adelaide in a novel research collaboration between Flinders University and South Australian […]| News
A new study reveals a potential breakthrough in combating aggressive prostate cancer Researchers from Flinders University and University of South Australia have unveiled a promising new […]| News
