Health
Innovative health platform to improve regional health
A Curtin University and WA Country Health Service Alliance-led research project to improve healthcare outcomes for rural and remote communities…
Burning plastic for cooking and heating an emerging crisis, study finds
A new Curtin University-led paper published in Nature Cities has called for action to reduce the burning of plastics for…
Born too late? Climate change may be delaying births
New Curtin University research has found exposure to outdoor air pollution and extreme temperatures during pregnancy may increase the risk…
Research: RSL focus on pokies is gambling with veterans’ lives
New research has revealed only a small percentage of profits from RSL venues operating gambling machines in Victoria is spent…
Curtin health research to transform care for vulnerable communities
Two Curtin University research projects have been awarded almost $2.8 million in National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) grants…
Machine learning tool to boost vaccination rates in Perth children
Curtin University is collaborating with the Boorloo (Perth) Public Health Unit on a research project using a Future Health Research…
Researcher Connect: Associate Professor Elissa Burton
Meet Associate Professor Elissa Burton – Co-Lead of the Dementia and Ageing Domain within the Curtin enAble Institute and a…
Beyond screen time: complex factors shaping child development
New Curtin University research challenges views on screen time, revealing factors such as parental mental health and the type of…
New study challenges social media’s mental health impact
A new Curtin University study has challenged the perception heavy social media use has a significant impact on mental health,…
Supporting child mental health over the transition to high school
Curtin University researchers are calling for participants for a national study into how best to support children’s mental health and…