School of Medicine and Dentistry

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26 August 2026

Sugar tax could improve oral health

Millions of cases of tooth decay could be prevented if Australia introduced a 20 per cent tax on sugar, new Griffith University research has found.

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24 August 2026

Weight loss drugs may help with mental health

Glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists, commonly known as drugs for diabetes and weight loss, may have additional mental health benefits, especially for people with bipolar disorder.

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28 July 2026

Gum disease worsens systemic bone loss in osteoporosis patients via gut bacteria

Chronic gum disease may worsen bone deterioration in people with osteoporosis by disrupting the microorganisms that support gut health. 

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27 July 2026

Renowned surgeon joins Griffith as Chair in Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery

Dr Jason Fleming, a pioneer in robotic surgery, has joined the University as the inaugural Garnett Passe and Rodney Williams Chair in Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, and Director of a new Centre of Excellence.

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28 May 2026

New method to improve health research in rural areas

Randomised controlled trials are challenging to conduct in rural areas, however, a new study examined how high-quality research could be conducted when RCTs were not possible.

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8 April 2026

Calls for dementia education to be widespread for all health professionals

Australia’s population is projected to age over the next 40 years and the number of centenarians expected to increase six-fold,...

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1 April 2026

Diabetes and obesity medication may lower the risk of worsening mental health

Medication typically used to manage diabetes or obesity may help reduce the risk of worsening depression, anxiety and self-harm, new...

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9 March 2026

Preventing pre-eclampsia early a core focus of new study

A study to prevent pre-eclampsia and improve maternal and perinatal health outcomes is underway as part of a joint initiative...

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14 November 2025

Shocking cost of inaction on alcohol in Australia

Alcohol-related diseases and injuries have the potential to cost the Australian healthcare system a staggering $68 billion over 60 years...

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17 July 2025

New technology shows promise for accelerating healing and managing pain in dentistry

Cutting-edge dental technology may accelerate healing after procedures by promoting cellular health through light therapy. New Griffith University research investigated...

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