Health
Death toll shows extreme air pollution events a growing urban threat
New Curtin University-led research has estimated that 1454 avoidable deaths (one person every five days) occurred in Australian capital cities…
Loneliness: Research targeting a growing public health crisis
Emerging as a serious public health concern across the world, loneliness is defined as an unpleasant emotional state characterised by…
Climate change could be impacting babies’ birthweight for gestational age
Climate change could pose a big risk to Australians’ reproductive health with a new, large-scale Curtin University study revealing a…
Supporting dads’ mental wellness vital for healthy kids: global review
A global review of studies involving more than seven million fathers, including Australians, and their children has confirmed a significant…
Urgent action needed to further improve child survival in Ethiopia: study
New global research on child mortality rates in Ethiopia shows while there has been a significant decline in these rates…
98% of TikTok videos promote vaping, putting teens at risk: study
New Curtin University research has found TikTok’s policies on the promotion of vaping are frequently violated, putting the social media…
Fresh hope for Australians living with chronic back pain
Long-term sufferers of chronic back pain experienced dramatic reductions in pain and related disability that remained at their one-year follow-up…
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 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…