News & Articles

Fellowship awarded to nutrition and dietetics leader

October 16, 2019

Professor Clare Collins is among 40 new Fellows elected to the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences (AAHMS).

Stroke and heart attack prevention a step closer

August 14, 2019

Professor Attia has received $600,000 in funding for his research on a vaccine that protects against heart attacks and strokes.

Shedding light on excessive sleepiness

August 8, 2019

A new study will look at how light treatment can improve daytime functioning and sleepiness in those with hypersomnia.

Recharging men’s mental and physical health

August 5, 2019

The SHED-IT research study has been redeveloped with a renewed focus on helping men lift their mood, not just lose weight.

Action needed to better understand Australian diets

August 1, 2019

Nutrition science offers huge untapped potential to boost the health and wealth of the nation.

From birth control to cancer prevention

July 29, 2019

Researchers are examining how contraceptive pills may reduce gynaecological cancers, with Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation funding.

Healthy eating options for young Australians

July 18, 2019

Young Australian adults will now have personalised dietary advice available at their fingertips, with the launch of a new website.

Stroke Fatigue Research

July 16, 2019

Greater Charitable Foundation have provided over $350,000 for three years to trial an anti-fatigue drug to help stroke survivors living with fatigue find much-needed relief from symptoms.

Checking check-ups to help Close the Gap

July 12, 2019

A new intervention aims to increase the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who receive an annual GP check-up.

Experts challenge WHO on saturated fats

July 8, 2019

World Health Organisation advice on reducing saturated fat intake might inadvertently lead to malnutrition, nutrition experts say

Fellowship to help reconnect stroke survivors with community

June 19, 2019

Stroke researcher Dr Heidi Janssen has received HMRI's first Women in Medical Research Fellowship to help reconnect stroke survivors with the community.