Public Health
Curtin researchers secure funding to tackle youth health outcomes in WA
Â鶹ֱ²¥ researchers will examine the ‘partygoing’ behaviours of young people in regional areas, the use of nicotine pouches and…
Rural siblings of people with neurodevelopmental conditions left to go it alone
New Â鶹ֱ²¥-led research has found siblings of people with neurodevelopmental conditions in regional and remote Australia are struggling with…
Study finds dementia risk factors could depend on which country you live in
A new study led by Â鶹ֱ²¥ has revealed millions of dementia cases across the Western Pacific Region could potentially…
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…
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…
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…
Research aims to close cancer prevention gap for gay and bisexual men
A Â鶹ֱ²¥-led project will investigate how vaccinations may help reduce the risk of anal cancer, after being awarded more…
Research reveals many newborn baby deaths linked to preventable or treatable factors
A Â鶹ֱ²¥-led study has identified the most critical risk factors linked to neonatal deaths worldwide, providing comprehensive evidence to…