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New research about ways people can manage bipolar disorder
New research projects are exploring ways to enhance the wellbeing of both people with bipolar disorder and those closest to them. The new programs are currently recruiting adults with...
New research to explore shoulder replacements for osteoarthritis sufferers
A new National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) research project will explore shoulder replacements to bring life-changing discoveries to those living with osteoarthritis. Deakin University was recently awarded...
How To Live Younger on ABC
Cutting through the hype, the scientific ‘hacks’ to help improve our lives Ever wondered about the secrets to living a long, healthy and happy life? How To Live Younger is...
Blood holds the key to dementia detection
The early detection of Alzheimer’s Disease via a simple blood test is on track to becoming a reality thanks to research from the Novel Treatment Discovery theme. The research...
Giving babies the best start to life
The first 1000 days of life—from conception to two years—is considered the most crucial period for the development of a child. But how crucial is this period for the...
How genomic surveillance is tackling malaria outbreaks
Often when people think of surveillance, they think about the observation of people, behaviour or symptoms, but what about surveillance at a molecular level? As the world fights against...
Deakin awarded 3.5 million to drive pivotal health and medical innovation
Three new National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) research projects will transform lifestyle based mental health care, drive personalised nutritional therapies for depression and enhance policy to create...
Next-gen research leaders win prestigious Tall Poppy Awards
Two Deakin University health researchers have taken out awards for their research on the role of lifestyle in mental and heart health, and obesity prevention in early childhood respectively....
How a cardiovascular disease drug could treat mood disorders
There are many tried-and-tested drugs used to treat the world’s most common health conditions and diseases, but what if some of those drugs could be repurposed to treat an...
Bone study reveals new method to track fracture risk
Bone study reveals new method to track fracture risk Health outcomes for those prone to fracture, particularly the elderly, have significantly improved thanks to valuable research out of the...
Longitudinal study finds link between musculoskeletal health and frailty
A new study by Dr Monica Tembo from the Epi-Centre for Healthy Ageing in IMPACT’s Population Health team has uncovered how musculoskeletal health can predict frailty in older adults. ...