Tackling rising gestational diabetes rates

World-first research out of Flinders University focusing on folic acid, hopes to tackle the problem of rising gestational diabetes rates in Australia.

31 New Health and Medical Research Projects Funded

Cutting-edge research will lead to new discoveries with the announcement of $750,000 in funding to support health and medical researchers across the Flinders Medical…

New Funding for Cancer Research

World Cancer Day (February 4) marked the announcement of funding for four new cancer research projects thanks to the generosity of guests and supporters of Flinders…

Folic acid fortification a factor in gestational diabetes?

The rate of gestational diabetes in Australia has tripled over the past decade.

Peer mentoring for dietitians working in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health

A research project by Dr Annabelle Wilson will explore ways to better support dietitians to work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples around food and…

Antibiotics during labour – the long-term effects

Can administering antibiotics to all mothers during delivery reduce the prevalence of infections which cause infant mortality?

Understanding oxidative stress

Oxidative stress is linked to a variety of diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, and cancer.

Optimising treatments for cancer and diabetes

Sweet talk: Analysing perspectives on a 'sugar tax'

The ‘obesity epidemic’ is sweeping Australia, and the amount of sugar sweetened drinks (SSDs) we consume are a major factor. Being obese or overweight increases the risk…