Health
Most Malawi children living with HIV are not aware of their illness
Almost two thirds of children living with HIV in Malawi were not informed about their HIV status by their primary…
NHMRC funding for new Curtin research from Alzheimer’s to phobias
Curtin University’s health and medical research received a significant boost in the latest funding round from the National Health and…
Aged care workforce not keeping up with high care demand
Lower paid and lower skilled personal care workers are likely to be substituting the work of enrolled nurses in Australia’s…
RACI awards for Curtin science education and neurochemistry experts
Two Curtin University academics have been recognised by the Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI) – in recognition of their work…
Strength exercises could help older adults get back on their feet, study finds
Older adults who participate in strength training may have a better chance of being able to get up independently after…
Priority actions recommended to address HIV in Australia
Curtin University researchers have recommended a suite of priority action areas to address the current gaps in Australia’s response to…
Study finds alcohol advertising rules may fail to protect Australian kids
Regulations introduced to restrict the placement of alcohol advertising are unlikely to reduce young people’s exposure to alcohol marketing in…
Curtin awards two Haydn Williams Fellowships for 2019-20
Two international experts – a world leader in nanotechnology and nanomaterials, and a renowned industrial and organisational psychologist – have…
Study shows elderly mice with mesothelioma tumours deteriorate faster
Mesothelioma tumours in elderly mice grow faster and are more aggressive compared to younger mice, new research led by Curtin…
Research finds savvy savers are less likely to become impulsive spenders
People who have greater self-control and stronger saving habits are more likely to save money and not make impulsive decisions,…