Screening for vitamin C levels could improve diabetes outcomes
People with diabetes should be routinely screened for vitamin C deficiency as new research reveals it may help reduce the risk of complications from the disease.
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Make a difference in health research – Join IPAN’s Consumer Network!
The IPAN Consumer Network is a way for people of all ages and backgrounds to share their lived experience to help inform research for use in the real world.
New guidelines to help diagnose and treat muscle loss in elderly
A new set of international guidelines aims to improve the clinical treatment of muscle loss, known as sarcopenia, a common condition in older adults that severely impacts quality of life and increases the risk of falls.
An egg a day can help maintain Vitamin D levels in winter, new research finds
Eating an egg a day can help keep Vitamin D deficiencies at bay during the winter months, new IPAN research has shown.
Getting nutrition right for older adults in care
Dietitians involved in research can make a difference in many lives by working towards better nutrition outcomes at scale. Professor Judi Porter aims to improve nutrition and sustainability for older adults in hospitals and aged care settings.
Midlife diet could help you eat your way to a healthy brain
People who eat a healthy diet during middle age have a larger brain volume than those with less healthy diets new research reveals, suggesting food choices in midlife may reduce the risk of dementia and other degenerative brain disorders as we age.
World-first program expands interstate to transform primary and secondary school classrooms
After a decade of research, a revolutionary school program is set to expand into interstate and secondary schools to improve the mental and physical health of more children and teens by keeping them active throughout all levels of education.
Lockdowns meant long hours of screen time and less activity for families
Screen time behaviour among Australian families changed dramatically during last year’s COVID lockdown with children spending almost 27 more hours each week on their screens, a new study has found.
Australians tell us what they want in parks and playgrounds
A major national study into suburban parks and playgrounds has identified a wish-list of features that meet the needs of various user groups.
My Baby Now App
A new app helping parents and caregivers cut through conflicting information.
It’s not ‘amount’ but ‘type’ of fat that makes a difference to the scales
A new study looking at the types of fat people eat has shown that those who consume more so-called 'healthy fats' are less likely to put on weight than those who eat unhealthy fats, despite eating the same number of kilojoules.
Heart Foundation funding for IPAN research projects
Two IPAN researchers have been awarded funding for their projects as part of a new $13.9 million Heart Foundation research funding package.