Health
New projects to fight lung infections and boost Indigenous physical activity
Curtin University researchers will develop and for the first time test in humans new treatments for lung infections that are…
Weight bias among healthcare students could impact future care
New Curtin University-led research has found Australian healthcare students often hold negative attitudes and beliefs towards people living with obesity,…
Study finds silicon, gold and copper among new weapons against COVID-19
New Curtin research has found the spike proteins of SARS-CoV-2, a strain of coronaviruses that caused the COVID-19 pandemic, become…
Study to explore link between diet and multiple sclerosis in children
New Curtin University research will investigate the largely unknown role of diet – including ultra-processed foods, fish and dairy products…
Stress levels sky high for families of neurodiverse kids
New Curtin University-led research has found caregivers of neurodivergent children are more likely to experience clinically significant levels of stress,…
Children’s hospital design impacts nurse, patient and family experience
Curtin University research has found that the design of Perth’s new Children’s Hospital in Western Australia had positive outcomes for…
Mother’s mental health impacts children’s school grades: study
Children of mothers who were hospitalised for psychiatric conditions during their pregnancy or up to one year after birth were…
Study finds conceiving quickly after miscarriage not linked to adverse risks
New Curtin University-led research has found women who choose to conceive within three months after a miscarriage or induced abortion…
Perth Pollen Count launches in WA – the state’s first and only real-time pollen monitoring and forecast service
Launched in partnership with Curtin University, the new Perth Pollen Count and Forecast Service will provide real-time environmental allergic and…
In-depth study supports new solutions for healthcare workers
A major study has shown that healthcare and social assistance workers are twice as likely to file a workplace compensation…