University of Adelaide

Australia: Stroke rates decline, but many still preventable

The rate of strokes suffered by Australians has dropped over the past 20 years, while strokes caused by an irregular heartbeat now account for one third of all strokes, according to new research led by the University of Adelaide.

Cardiology created May 16, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Childhood egg allergy a 'piece of cake' for researchers

Young children who suffer from allergy to raw egg are being fed cake containing baked egg in a new study aimed at helping children to outgrow their allergy.

Immunology created May 06, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Maternal diet sets up junk food addiction in babies, study finds

(Medical Xpress)—Research from the University of Adelaide suggests that mothers who eat junk food while pregnant have already programmed their babies to be addicted to a high fat, high sugar diet by the time they are weaned.

Health created Apr 30, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Trial asthma drug targets lung inflammation

University of Adelaide researchers at the Royal Adelaide Hospital are involved in the world's biggest study of its kind investigating a possible new treatment for asthma.

Inflammatory disorders created May 01, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0