Health | News at Curtin

Green spaces may help protect unborn babies from the effects of air pollution during pregnancy, review finds

Laura Thomas — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 02:42:24 +0000

Living near trees and parks may help protect unborn babies from some of the harmful […]

Researchers trialling simple oral medicines to combat dementia in diabetes

Samuel Jeremic — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 01:58:14 +0000

�鶹ֱ�� researchers will investigate a promising new approach to preventing cognitive decline and dementia […]

Curtin delivers three Aboriginal doctors from Country to clinic

Laura Thomas — Thu, 05 Feb 2026 04:16:08 +0000

�鶹ֱ�� has celebrated a powerful milestone this week with the graduation of three Aboriginal […]

Research aims to reduce long COVID in culturally diverse communities

Yasmine Phillips — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 03:22:38 +0000

A major new research project aims to improve long COVID outcomes in culturally and linguistically diverse communities, following growing evidence these groups face disproportionate long-term impacts from the virus.

Food for thought: Plate photos help Australians track what they eat

Laura Thomas — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 05:06:44 +0000

New research has revealed that taking photos of your food makes it easier to remember […]

Study reveals how many hours of video games per week might be too many

Samuel Jeremic — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 01:00:00 +0000

Playing video games for more than 10 hours a week could have a significant impact […]

Global study reveals widespread burning of plastic for heating and cooking

Samuel Jeremic — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 10:01:00 +0000

A new �鶹ֱ��-led study has shed new light on the widespread number of households […]

New initiative to better protect the health of Aboriginal Western Australians

Samuel Jeremic — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 02:26:10 +0000

A major new �鶹ֱ��-led program will work to make a vital contribution to reverse […]

Curtin study reveals rapid shift in public trust towards AI ‘chatbot therapists’

Laura Thomas — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 08:22:19 +0000

Public attitudes toward ‘chatbot therapists’ shifted dramatically during the rapid rise of generative artificial intelligence […]

Study reveals online support lacking for sarcoma patients and their carers

Samuel Jeremic — Tue, 09 Dec 2025 03:43:27 +0000

A new �鶹ֱ�� study has found people diagnosed with sarcoma – a cancer disproportionately […]

Domestic violence gaps exposed: New report calls for urgent action to protect migrant and refugee women

Laura Thomas — Thu, 27 Nov 2025 04:34:22 +0000

A new �鶹ֱ�� report is calling for urgent action to better protect migrant and […]

Research aims to close cancer prevention gap for gay and bisexual men

Samuel Jeremic — Thu, 27 Nov 2025 01:39:42 +0000

A �鶹ֱ��-led project will investigate how vaccinations may help reduce the risk of anal […]

New liver cancer blood test to make detection more effective and accessible

Samuel Jeremic — Tue, 25 Nov 2025 01:50:34 +0000

Liver cancer patients may soon be able to check if their disease has returned with […]

New Curtin-invented eye treatment seeks to prevent child blindness

Samuel Jeremic — Tue, 18 Nov 2025 02:08:50 +0000

A �鶹ֱ�� researcher will create a revolutionary new eye gel therapy that seeks to […]

Know when to fold ‘em: Study reveals benefits of dropping unrealistic goals

Samuel Jeremic — Mon, 17 Nov 2025 01:33:38 +0000

Though many people may benefit from setting life goals, new research led by �鶹ֱ�� […]

Tiny lab-grown tumours to help fight liver cancer as part of new Fellowship

Samuel Jeremic — Thu, 06 Nov 2025 01:20:00 +0000

Tiny, laboratory-created tumours will be grown to help fight liver cancer, as part of new […]

New initiative to see country nurses’ careers thrive, without leaving town

Samuel Jeremic — Fri, 24 Oct 2025 01:46:24 +0000

Nurses in the Goldfields will now have the opportunity to further their careers and benefit […]

Thousands have found their voice thanks to Curtin’s stuttering clinic

Yasmine Phillips — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 00:48:50 +0000

On International Stuttering Awareness Day, Western Australia’s largest stuttering treatment clinic celebrated four decades of supporting more than 4,000 people ranging from toddlers to the elderly who are living with the speech disorder.

Curtin researchers among finalists in the Premier’s Science Awards

Yasmine Phillips — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 04:58:22 +0000

Four Curtin leaders in their fields have been named finalists in the prestigious Premier’s Science Awards, which celebrate WA’s best and brightest contributions to science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

Research reveals many newborn baby deaths linked to preventable or treatable factors

Samuel Jeremic — Tue, 07 Oct 2025 00:37:51 +0000

A �鶹ֱ��-led study has identified the most critical risk factors linked to neonatal deaths […]

Curtin-based project targets hidden dangers in party drugs

Samuel Jeremic — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 02:05:19 +0000

A new �鶹ֱ��-based research project co-led by people with lived experience, researchers and health […]

Before crisis strikes: Curtin research creating safer campuses

�鶹ֱ�� — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 23:52:10 +0000

Professor Hasking is the project lead of Checking on Mental Health Providing Alternatives to Suicide (COMPAS) – a suicide prevention program helping to create safer campuses.

Community spirit and science combine in WA mental health push

Lucien Wilkinson — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 02:25:35 +0000

�鶹ֱ�� has launched the next phase of Western Australia’s Act Belong Commit campaign, drawing […]

‘Life-changing’ genetic link offers hope for millions who stutter

Yasmine Phillips — Fri, 01 Aug 2025 05:58:10 +0000

A global study has identified the DNA markers for stuttering, providing a genetic link that will pave the way for clinicians to predict which family members will experience the speech disorder affecting more than 400 million people worldwide.

Research reveals STIs during pregnancy linked to adverse birth complications

Samuel Jeremic — Tue, 22 Jul 2025 02:28:16 +0000

Common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) during pregnancy have been linked to a higher risk of […]

Culturally diverse WA kids face disadvantage from day one at school

Lauren Sydoruk — Wed, 09 Jul 2025 01:04:29 +0000

Children from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds are twice as likely to face developmental vulnerability […]

Curtin Midwifery Professor awarded OBE in King’s Birthday Honours

Lauren Sydoruk — Mon, 16 Jun 2025 02:12:47 +0000

�鶹ֱ�� has congratulated Professor Mary Steen, a leading researcher and educator in midwifery, on […]

Common gene variant doubles dementia risk for men

Yasmine Phillips — Fri, 30 May 2025 00:29:15 +0000

New research has found that men who carry a common genetic variant are twice as likely to develop dementia in their lifetime compared to women.

Research maps the way to reducing tuberculosis cases worldwide

Samuel Jeremic — Tue, 27 May 2025 09:01:00 +0000

New research from �鶹ֱ�� and The Kids Research Institute Australia mapping tuberculosis (TB) cases […]

Everyday actions and behaviours linked to better mental well-being: study

Lucien Wilkinson — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 02:14:15 +0000

Regular chats with friends, time spent in nature and mentally engaging activities are strongly linked […]

National concussion recovery study expands into regional WA

Samuel Jeremic — Wed, 09 Apr 2025 01:31:37 +0000

People living with concussion in regional Western Australian communities will now have access to a […]

Study finds children exiting the youth justice system at risk

Lauren Sydoruk — Tue, 01 Apr 2025 01:45:22 +0000

New Curtin-led research has found that young people who have had contact with the youth […]

Beyond money: the hidden drivers fuelling child food insecurity

Lucien Wilkinson — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 01:36:18 +0000

New �鶹ֱ�� research has revealed child food insecurity in developed countries is not solely […]

Is screen time bad for kids? New research says it’s not so black and white

Caitlin Crowley — Tue, 25 Mar 2025 00:58:59 +0000

In the latest episode of �鶹ֱ��’s podcast, The Future Of, we speak to Doctor Amber Beynon, a research fellow at Curtin’s School of Allied Health, whose recent study challenges negative views on the impact of infant screen time. Here’s a snippet of the conversation.

Maternal cannabis use triples risk of disruptive behaviour in children

294101E — Thu, 06 Mar 2025 01:28:37 +0000

Children exposed to their mother’s cannabis use during pregnancy and after birth are three times […]

Innovative health platform to improve regional health

294101E — Thu, 27 Feb 2025 00:44:54 +0000

A �鶹ֱ�� and WA Country Health Service Alliance-led research project to improve healthcare outcomes […]

Burning plastic for cooking and heating an emerging crisis, study finds

Samuel Jeremic — Tue, 18 Feb 2025 10:01:00 +0000

A new �鶹ֱ��-led paper published in Nature Cities has called for action to reduce […]

Born too late? Climate change may be delaying births

Lucien Wilkinson — Tue, 11 Feb 2025 01:54:36 +0000

New �鶹ֱ�� research has found exposure to outdoor air pollution and extreme temperatures during […]

Research: RSL focus on pokies is gambling with veterans’ lives

Samuel Jeremic — Sun, 19 Jan 2025 13:20:00 +0000

New research has revealed only a small percentage of profits from RSL venues operating gambling […]

Curtin health research to transform care for vulnerable communities

Samuel Jeremic — Tue, 17 Dec 2024 05:53:21 +0000

Two �鶹ֱ�� research projects have been awarded almost $2.8 million in National Health and […]