Health
Australians with obesity unfairly blamed amid ‘lazy’ stigma
Simplistic stereotypes of Australians living with obesity blame the individual and fail to consider the complex causes, according to a…
Curtin study aims to identify the prevalence of chronic kidney disease in WA
New Curtin University-led research has found a way to identify Western Australian communities that are at high risk of chronic…
Study to address low COVID-19 vaccinations among Aboriginal women
Pregnant, expectant and breastfeeding First Nations mums will be the focus of new research that seeks to increase COVID-19 vaccination…
New research tests wearable sensors for children with cerebral palsy
Children with cerebral palsy will wear specially designed wearable sensors as part of new Curtin research that seeks to overcome…
Everyday Australians help deliver better treatment for concussions
A Curtin-led research team will develop a new range of online tools that will help predict life-changing consequences for the…
Curtin appoints new Chair of Country Health Research and Innovation
Curtin University has appointed Professor Timothy Carey as the new Chair of Country Health Research and Innovation, which aims to…
Inadequate post-release support drives up reincarceration rates: study
New research shows that people released from prison who sought help for their mental health or substance use problems were…
New study to find COVID-fighting properties in existing medications
Nearly 50 existing prescription medications already used by Australians will be tested by new research in the fight against COVID’s…
Curtin enabling better lives through consumer-first health research
A new institute based at Curtin University will be a hub for innovative research that, in partnership with communities, industry…
New Curtin research to address damaging marketing to WA children
Curtin University researchers will investigate combatting the harmful effects of e-cigarettes and the promotion of alcohol, gambling and junk food…