Health
New mums enlisted to trial melatonin to stem induced labours
First-time mothers will be offered oral melatonin tablets as part of a new Curtin-led clinical trial that is seeking to…
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…
Study finds TB treatment during pregnancy is safe for mum and baby
Seven out of 10 pregnant women were cured of their multidrug-resistant tuberculosis and delivered healthy babies after taking a medication…
Nine out of 10 Aussies have low vitamin D intakes, Curtin study shows
A new Curtin University study has found 95 per cent of Australians have low vitamin D intakes, with researchers recommending…
Next generation of nurses among Curtin students learning in Albany
The nurses of tomorrow are being educated in Albany as the result of a new agreement signed by Curtin University…
Curtin appoints outstanding nursing education leader
A decorated registered nurse who has helped shape nursing education in Australia has been appointed the new Head of the…
Australians with MS sought to ‘taste test’ new nutrition program
Curtin University researchers are seeking to recruit 50 people with multiple sclerosis (MS) to test an online program that encourages…
Midwife graduate returns to paint Moorditj Yorga design
Valerie Ah Chee was the only Aboriginal woman in her cohort. Now, she has returned to Curtin to foster a…
Mouse studies find sugar-free energy drinks just as harmful
Two Curtin research studies have found the excessive consumption of energy drinks, even sugar-free varieties, can cause significant damage to…
Curtin study of supermarket meals gives food for thought
With more people eating at home due to COVID-19, new Curtin research has found more than half of Australian supermarket…