Health
Making moves for WA children
While you’re never too old to learn, the brain’s ability to adapt and rewire itself is at its highest during…
Significant LGBTIQA+ stigma remains in WA healthcare system, study finds
A new Curtin University report commissioned by Living Proud has revealed the significant challenges LGBTIQA+ people often face accessing healthcare…
Miniature, lab-created human organs to fast-track new disease treatments
Creating tiny, laboratory grown organs is one of the latest developments in the search for new personalised medical treatments —…
Miscarriages linked to health risks in later pregnancies
New Curtin University research has revealed a link between miscarriage and the increased risk of developing complications of gestational diabetes…
Improving care for LGBTIQA+ individuals experiencing intimate partner violence
New Curtin University research, in collaboration with WAAC (formerly the WA AIDS Council), is putting the spotlight on the significant…
Curtin research boost to create dementia prediction tool
Curtin research to create a new digital tool identifying people at high-risk of dementia has been given a major boost…
Curtin’s ‘Emerging Leaders’ win millions for health research
Seven Curtin University health research projects have been awarded a combined total of more than $2.6 million in funding, through…
Major gaps in lung cancer services across Australia and New Zealand: study
Researchers from Curtin University have identified critical gaps and inconsistencies in the provision and quality of care for lung cancer…
Audit of food donations prompts call for new nutrition and safety standards
New Curtin University research that analysed a whopping 85,000 kilograms of food donated to Foodbank WA over five days has…
Research to help people born preterm breathe easier
Chronic lung disease is an unfortunate yet common ailment for people born preterm, however Curtin University research is working towards…