Health
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…
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…