Health
New national survey to track mental health among young Australians
Curtin University has been awarded $8.1 million by the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care to conduct Australia’s…
New study investigates climate change-driven heat and suicide risk in Australia
New Curtin University-led research has revealed around 0.5 per cent, or approximately 260, suicide deaths in Australia over a two-decade…
Indigenous yoga training program part of Curtin mental health campaign
Curtin University has been awarded $1.1 million from Healthway to continue its Act Belong Commit mental health promotion campaign for…
Could a common anti-inflammatory and a painkiller fight heart disease?
People with Type 2 diabetes are far more likely to suffer cardiovascular events such as stroke and heart attack than…
Cancer risk: Most Aussie welders exposed to high levels of dangerous fumes
New Curtin University research has revealed at least 46,000 Australian welders are exposed to high levels of dangerous, potentially cancer-causing…
Bushfire smoke sparks surges in Perth hospital admissions
New research published today shows a strong link between smoke from bushfires and an increase in Perth hospital admissions for…
Curtin health research projects share in State Government funding
Preventing hearing loss in children with cancer and revolutionising Multiple Sclerosis (MS) treatment are among the Curtin University health research…
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…
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…