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January 2014
9 Jan Higher risk of birth problems after assisted conception
15 Jan Diabetics benefit from high-protein diets without risk
20 Jan GP health checks have impact on risk factors
28 Jan Male-female communication at conception shapes the health of offspring
30 Jan Biggest Loser a setback for healthy weight loss
31 Jan Diagnosis just a breath away with new laser
February 2014
3 Feb Advances in cholesterol-lowering drugs within five years
4 Feb Stopping liver failure from painkiller overdose
6 Feb Good news from survey on superbugs in animals
12 Feb Higher rate of hypothermia deaths in SA than in Sweden
13 Feb Grape seed promise in fight against bowel cancer
14 Feb Pregnancy study leads to fewer high birth weight babies
17 Feb University research: Does your dog love you?
17 Feb Sea snake at risk of being lost in hybrid swarm
18 Feb Fighting killer diseases among $9.9m health grants
20 Feb Targeting cancer at the nanoscale
24 Feb In-cell TVs reduce self-harm in Aboriginal prisoners
24 Feb Herbal medicines warning: unregistered and unreliable
25 Feb Study: Do you and your horse both have asthma?
27 Feb New tool to unlock genetics of grape-growing
March 2014
12 Mar Chronic pain research delves into the brain
14 Mar Critical role of one gene to our brain development
18 Mar Chicken bones tell true story of Pacific migration
25 Mar Breakthrough in HIV and Hep C vaccine research
27 Mar Gen X obesity a major problem for healthcare, workforce
28 Mar Erectile dysfunction can be reversed without medication
April 2014
4 Apr Neonatal nurses need more training to support parents
8 Apr Common diabetes treatment could extend hypoglycaemia
9 Apr Can animals really help people in hospitals, aged care?
10 Apr Proof that antidepressants and breastfeeding can mix
14 Apr Uni of Adelaide search for Dean to lead Waite campus
14 Apr Bizarre parasite may provide cuttlefish clues
17 Apr Survival hope for melanoma patients thanks to new vaccine
24 Apr Scientists find new genes on male sex chromosomes
29 Apr Internet and video game addiction needs better treatment
30 Apr South Australia's citizens make koalas count
30 Apr Stem cells from teeth can make brain-like cells
May 2014
4 May Taking omega-3 supplements during pregnancy does not make children smarter
7 May Getting to the meat of animal welfare issues
8 May Detecting trace amounts of explosives with light
19 May Construction sector could be a safety net for many auto workers
20 May Grandparents need to negotiate on child care
22 May How healthy is that puppy on the website?
23 May Ancient DNA ends Aussie claim to kiwi origins
30 May Leading the way on medical research in South Australia
June 2014
6 Jun Prostate cancer biomarkers identified in seminal fluid
10 Jun Game changer for leukaemia therapy
11 Jun Uni to conduct armed services wellbeing research program
12 Jun Are female hormones playing a key role in obesity epidemic?
12 Jun Research boost for billion-dollar wheat and copper industries
17 Jun Genetic pathway can slow spread of ovarian cancer
18 Jun Punishment plays important role in forgiveness
20 Jun New skulls show oldest Neandertal traits
20 Jun New wasp species may be friends of agriculture
23 Jun Link between endurance sports and heart condition
24 Jun Poor nutrition leads to development of chronic diseases
25 Jun Giving women more choice when inducing labour
27 Jun $3.8 million for industry-linked research
July 2014
1 Jul Multiple chronic disease doubles in Adelaide's north-west
3 Jul Boron tolerance discovery for higher wheat yields
7 Jul Animal vaccines should guide malaria research
8 Jul HIV study leads to insights into deadly infection
15 Jul Diabetes study investigates whey to control blood glucose
23 Jul Uni of Adelaide awarded record 11 new Future Fellowships
24 Jul New hope for powdery mildew resistant barley
25 Jul New system to detect mercury in water systems
29 Jul Young researchers win Tall Poppy Awards
29 Jul Preterm children's brains can catch up years later
30 Jul Teen insomnia is linked with depression and anxiety
August 2014
1 Aug Can selective logging maintain forest biodiversity?
4 Aug Phases of clinical depression could affect treatment
5 Aug Warning to parents on high acidity drinks
6 Aug Research to help prevent quad bike accidents
13 Aug Treatment does not prevent pre-eclampsia, pregnancy loss
13 Aug Uni of Adelaide among best in nation for research and student-staff ratio
15 Aug Bringing emergency communications together
18 Aug Resistant bacteria on the rise across Australia
19 Aug Pain treatments less effective for those with irritable bowel
22 Aug New Laureate Fellow to map genetic human history
22 Aug On the hunt for dark matter in Adelaide
25 Aug Quality childcare leads to benefits at school age
September 2014
1 Sep A research thesis in just three minutes
3 Sep New research unravels complex stroke mechanisms
4 Sep Research targets early symptoms of Parkinson's
8 Sep Continuing Bragg legacy of structure determination
8 Sep Non-English subjects can help migrant and refugee children
9 Sep Halving the risk of preterm birth for twins
10 Sep Approach to deadly sepsis infections continues to vary
11 Sep Chip packets help make safer water in PNG
16 Sep New dawn for pasta wheat in Australia
18 Sep Europeans come from three ancient populations
18 Sep Immune link to stress could help in treating depression
19 Sep Brown rice offers more benefits in a healthy diet
22 Sep Clinical relationships key to treatment of alcohol abuse
23 Sep Everyday activities focus of healthy ageing study
24 Sep Flying doctor bees to prevent cherry disease
25 Sep Sitting and office lighting among work risks
26 Sep New research reveals big problems with big data
October 2014
1 Oct Virulence of killer bacteria "like roll of a dice"
1 Oct Predicting the future course of psychotic illness
3 Oct Mental illness linked to extreme risk of homelessness
4 Oct Health gap for disadvantaged people "disturbing"
13 Oct Diet and exercise during pregnancy has hidden benefits
14 Oct Timing is key for traumatic brain injury treatment
15 Oct Ancient fossils confirmed among our strangest cousins
16 Oct Are the days of fighting over Murray water finished?
16 Oct Bridging the knowledge gap on bone diseases
17 Oct Improving care for intoxicated women assault victims
17 Oct Stellar health funding result for Uni of Adelaide
21 Oct New methods to calculate risk of floods
22 Oct Early intervention could boost education levels
23 Oct Right environment could improve stem cell therapies
23 Oct Improving care for babies at risk
27 Oct Just 30 minutes of exercise has benefits for the brain
28 Oct Reducing population is no environmental 'quick fix'
28 Oct Myth busted: family financing is anything but foolish
29 Oct Time spent in childcare centres linked with poor behaviour
30 Oct Smoking rates high among people with psychotic illness
31 Oct New step towards eradication of H5N1 bird flu
November 2014
3 Nov Helping Pacific islanders eat more "greens"
3 Nov Singapore conference highlights global health needs
4 Nov Low-level toxin in drinking water can alter stem cells
5 Nov $15 million for new Uni of Adelaide research
6 Nov GP guidelines needed for chronic pain treatment
7 Nov Understanding the impact of parents' mental illness
10 Nov Sustainable development boost for Spencer Gulf
12 Nov Wine marketing via Facebook is a laughing matter
13 Nov Research aims to stop the rise of childhood diabetes
13 Nov Health researcher is Young Australian of the Year for SA
14 Nov Wearable antennas for remote monitoring
25 Nov Bacterial toxin targets discovered
25 Nov Research shows SA koalas with high disease
26 Nov Men have twice the death rate from hip fractures
26 Nov Better forecasts for sea ice under climate change
27 Nov "Body recognition" compares with fingerprint ID
December 2014
1 Dec Many Australians with missing teeth don't need dentures
2 Dec Stressed-out cancers may provide drug target
3 Dec Movements help measure child sleep problems
4 Dec School results boosted by improved focus in class
5 Dec Cancer-like retina could lead to new treatments
11 Dec Dingoes bring economic benefit to cattle graziers
12 Dec Australian Ebola case risk reducing, yet remains
12 Dec Social skills training needed for people with depression
15 Dec Nuclear should be in the energy mix for biodiversity