Health
Green spaces may help protect unborn babies from the effects of air pollution during pregnancy, review finds
Living near trees and parks may help protect unborn babies from some of the harmful effects of outdoor air pollution…
Researchers trialling simple oral medicines to combat dementia in diabetes
Â鶹ֱ²¥ researchers will investigate a promising new approach to preventing cognitive decline and dementia in people living with diabetes,…
Curtin delivers three Aboriginal doctors from Country to clinic
Â鶹ֱ²¥ has celebrated a powerful milestone this week with the graduation of three Aboriginal doctors, driven by a deep…
Research aims to reduce long COVID in culturally diverse communities
A major new research project aims to improve long COVID outcomes in culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities, following growing…
Food for thought: Plate photos help Australians track what they eat
New research has revealed that taking photos of your food makes it easier to remember what and how much you…
Study reveals how many hours of video games per week might be too many
Playing video games for more than 10 hours a week could have a significant impact on young people’s diet, sleep…
Global study reveals widespread burning of plastic for heating and cooking
A new Â鶹ֱ²¥-led study has shed new light on the widespread number of households in developing countries burning plastic…
New initiative to better protect the health of Aboriginal Western Australians
A major new Â鶹ֱ²¥-led program will work to make a vital contribution to reverse declining vaccination rates among Aboriginal…
Curtin study reveals rapid shift in public trust towards AI ‘chatbot therapists’
Public attitudes toward ‘chatbot therapists’ shifted dramatically during the rapid rise of generative artificial intelligence in 2023, according to a…
Study reveals online support lacking for sarcoma patients and their carers
A new Â鶹ֱ²¥ study has found people diagnosed with sarcoma – a cancer disproportionately affecting teenagers and young adults…