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Risky behaviour, particularly among younger men, sees shorter life expectancies and higher rates of premature mortality than in women. Flinders University Professor (Health and Social Equity) James Smith has partnered with colleagues at…

As millions of tonnes a year of microplastic waste mounts in marine environments, Flinders University scientists warn the ramifications to wildlife, food webs and human health are still little understood. Microplastic particles from…

Older South Australians should sit down for community lunches regularly to combat social isolation that may become a serious health risk as they age, according to new research.In the US, the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has…

Innovative ageing, First Nations and public health programs are among the latest Medical Research Future Fund grants worth $382 million announced today.Building on a bumper MRFF round in 2022, seven new MRFF projects led by Flinders…

Overuse of mobile devices gets a bad rap but an upside may be their ability to create a distraction and positively affect teenagers’ ability to get to sleep, new Flinders University research shows. Feedback from more than 600 teenagers…

South Australia will become a home for international nuclear expertise ahead of AUKUS submarine construction, with Flinders University striking agreements with leading nuclear science and technology universities in the United Kingdom and…

Clearer understanding about the markers and drivers of cancer cell proliferation has emerged from research that identifies new opportunities to overcome convergence with complex enzymes, known as kinases.The work paves the way for new…

At least 140 Flinders University students will benefit from $5000 teaching scholarships announced by the South Australian Government to encourage talented students into teaching careers.The $2 million “Enabling Educator Excellence” (E3)…

Riverland, Mildura, Port Pirie, and Mid North allied health services are one step closer to being able to rely on a local workforce, thanks to the development of new health courses at Flinders University in 2024.The new educational…

Public access to sophisticated next-generation AI programs, led by ChatGPT, is opening the way to a new era for patients, carers and even healthcare workers to gain health information – but what are the risks? South Australian cancer and…