Probiotic yoghurt may influence brain function, not just gut health
A new study by researchers at Deakin University’s Food and Mood Centre has found that women who ate probiotic yoghurt daily for eight weeks showed changes in brain function...
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Normalising blood sugars could cut type 2 diabetes risk in half
Prediabetes has long been thought to lead to type 2 diabetes, but according to new Deakin research for some that isn’t always the case. The global study led by...
Genetic risk for depression linked to increased risk of heart disease
New research has found that people with genetic risk for depression have a greater chance of developing certain types of heart disease, pointing to the opportunity for dual-purpose prevention...
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Celebrating Collaboration at the 2025 IMPACT Showcase
The 2025 IMPACT Showcase brought together researchers from across the institute to celebrate the inspiring work that’s shaping better health outcomes. This year’s theme, “From Silos to Synergy” emphasised...
Ultra-processed foods raise heart disease risk – and quietly shorten our lives
Most of us know that junk food isn’t great for our health. But growing scientific evidence suggests that ultra-processed foods (UPFs) may be doing more harm than we realise,...
Between Us: Dr Bryony McNeill and Dr Leni Rivera
Any researcher will tell you: the life of a working academic is rarely a path that you walk alone. At Deakin University’s Institute for Mental and Physical Health and...
World first trial might equal big impact in bipolar research
Mangosteen fruit could help to improve treatment for those living with bipolar disorder, new Deakin University research finds. New research from Deakin University’s TRIALS team within the Institute for...
New tests at GP clinics aim to reduce antibiotic use and fight antimicrobial resistance
A research team from the Infection, Immunity and Cancer theme is undertaking a pioneering Victoria-based trial of two new tests for bacterial infection that have the potential to significantly...
Drawing on microbiome science to transform how we approach chronic disease
Dr Amelia McGuinness specialises in microbiome science. Since starting her PhD in 2016, she has been exploring how microbiomes influence human health and disease. While often associated with gut...
Bringing lived expertise into research on affective disorders
Professor Olivia Dean leads a research program that explores novel biologically-relevant treatments for affective disorders. She is currently running several clinical trials investigating therapies to target new pathways in...
Research uncovers unexpected consequences of obesity
Drawing on data from the Geelong Osteoporosis Study, Population Health researchers have investigated a range of unexpected consequences of obesity, highlighting opportunities to inform clinical practice, public health awareness...
Empowering researchers with cutting-edge technologies
Researcher Spotlight with Dr Kathryn Matthews and Dr Bing-Ru Wu Dr Kathryn Matthews is Manager at the School of Medicine Biological Imaging Facility (SoMBIF). She’s responsible for overseeing the...
Understanding how prenatal risk factors contribute to autism
Research from the Barwon Infant Study has provided key insights into how maternal health and environmental exposures – such as maternal infections, obesity, gestational diabetes, medication use, and exposure...
How does menopause affect bone loss in women?
Menopause increases the risk of fractures in women, largely due to a decline in bone mineral density, otherwise known as bone loss. While the effects of postmenopausal bone loss...
World-first trial proves lifestyle medicine as effective as psychological treatment for mental health issues
Food and Mood researchers have published a world- first trial in Lancet Regional Health showing that lifestyle therapy is as clinically- and cost-effective as psychotherapy for helping relieve depressive...