Health
Diet, malaria and substance use linked to Pacific preterm births
A new Curtin University study has found diet, malaria, substance use and a lack of antenatal care services are linked…
Curtin appoints outstanding nursing education leader
A decorated registered nurse who has helped shape nursing education in Australia has been appointed the new Head of the…
New fellowship to support Curtin research for people living with MS
A Curtin University nutritional epidemiologist whose research is focused on helping people living with multiple sclerosis (MS) has been awarded…
Research partnership to tackle obesity epidemic with medicinal cannabis
Curtin University and Perth-based company, Little Green Pharma Ltd (LGP), have joined forces to explore the use of medicinal cannabis…
One in four Australian workers suffer ‘ringing ears’, survey shows
As many as half a million Australians are suffering from constant tinnitus, with farmers, automotive workers, transport drivers, construction workers…
Curtin research to focus on pancreatic cancer ‘bubbles’ in blood
Curtin University researchers will investigate the make-up of cancer-carrying ‘bubbles’ with the ultimate aim of detecting pancreatic cancer in its…
New study highlights major deficiencies in lung cancer care in Australia
Curtin-led research has exposed serious flaws in the services and infrastructure available in Australia for the treatment of lung cancer,…
Curtin study finds mobile devices a lifeline for families during lockdowns
New Curtin research has revealed a positive aspect to the COVID pandemic, with families found to benefit from the extra…
Pandemic increases loneliness among Australians with adverse health outcomes costing up to $2.7 billion per year
Released today by the Bankwest Curtin Economics Centre, the ‘Stronger Together: Loneliness and social connectedness in Australia’ report has revealed…
Australians with MS sought to ‘taste test’ new nutrition program
Curtin University researchers are seeking to recruit 50 people with multiple sclerosis (MS) to test an online program that encourages…