Health
Curtin projects win WA’s first ever defence research grants
Two Curtin University-led research projects that have the potential to have a profound impact on the defence industry have been…
Young workers with health conditions linked to poor work productivity
Young adults who are living with more than one health condition experienced poorer productivity in the workplace, according to a…
New report identifies key actions to reduce burden of global disease
An international team of researchers led by Curtin University has recommended a set of priority actions to help improve global…
Study finds caregiving can affect quality of life for up to a year after loss
Family members who have been the primary carer for a dying loved one may experience considerable grief and poor health…
Statins linked to increased risk of skin infections and diabetes, study finds
People who used statin medication for as little as three months may have an increased risk of getting skin and…
Curtin study sheds new light on the growth of bladder cancer
New Curtin University-led research has discovered that using drugs to target a pathway in the body that causes cancerous cells…
New study identifies how US road safety plans may help reduce road trauma
Curtin University researchers have applied a new comprehensive framework to assess road safety management plans in the United States of…
Study finds WeChat program helps recovery of heart disease patients
Patients recovering from life-threatening coronary heart disease who received rehabilitation through WeChat experienced a better recovery than those having standard…
Richmond Football Club sets benchmark for healthy sponsorship in AFL
The overwhelming majority of AFL clubs were sponsored by at least one company that promoted junk food, alcohol or gambling…
Brain injury recovery the focus of new Curtin PhD scholarship
A new PhD scholarship that aims to improve the quality of life for people living with acquired brain injuries and…