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New research, published in the latest issue of the journal Metabolic Brain Disease, shows that fatty foods may not only be adding to your waistline but also playing havoc with your brain. The international study led by University of South Australia (UniSA) neuroscientists Professor Xin-Fu Zhou and Associate Professor Larisa…

'Screens are a massive distraction for children of all ages'

According to researchers at the University of South Australia, the human eye's retina could identify distinct signals for both attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD), providing a potential biomarker for each condition.

The pandemic pushed universities to launch or accelerate plans for delivering examinations online. These forced transitions have often been painful, involving stress and burnout. Exams have been a big pain point.

The reasons why beetroot boosts athletic performance aren't fully known. A new study found it does more to help less fit athletes and men in general.

Legal experts are critical of proposed changes to legislation, which would see some one-off COVID powers enshrined into permanent law.

During a recent study, scientists from the University of South Australia uncovered another reason why society should be paying more attention to mental health as it is closely aligned to blood pressure and heart rate variations. Read more on Dynamite News:

Virtual reality scenarios developed at the University of South Australia could help children better cope with what they need to do during a bushfire.

More than 140 Indigenous Western Papuan students in Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the United States have had their government scholarships terminated without warning.