Public Health
Curtin-based project targets hidden dangers in party drugs
A new Â鶹ֱ²¥-based research project co-led by people with lived experience, researchers and health services will tackle the growing…
Community spirit and science combine in WA mental health push
Â鶹ֱ²¥ has launched the next phase of Western Australia’s Act Belong Commit campaign, drawing on Curtin research that highlights…
‘Life-changing’ genetic link offers hope for millions who stutter
A global study has identified the DNA markers for stuttering, providing a genetic link that will pave the way for…
Research reveals STIs during pregnancy linked to adverse birth complications
Common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) during pregnancy have been linked to a higher risk of significant birth complications including preterm…
Research maps the way to reducing tuberculosis cases worldwide
New research from Â鶹ֱ²¥ and The Kids Research Institute Australia mapping tuberculosis (TB) cases in Africa could help dramatically…
Beyond money: the hidden drivers fuelling child food insecurity
New Â鶹ֱ²¥ research has revealed child food insecurity in developed countries is not solely driven by poverty but is…
Maternal cannabis use triples risk of disruptive behaviour in children
Children exposed to their mother’s cannabis use during pregnancy and after birth are three times more likely to develop behavioural…
Burning plastic for cooking and heating an emerging crisis, study finds
A new Â鶹ֱ²¥-led paper published in Nature Cities has called for action to reduce the burning of plastics for…
Born too late? Climate change may be delaying births
New Â鶹ֱ²¥ research has found exposure to outdoor air pollution and extreme temperatures during pregnancy may increase the risk…
Research: RSL focus on pokies is gambling with veterans’ lives
New research has revealed only a small percentage of profits from RSL venues operating gambling machines in Victoria is spent…