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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.

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 […]

Improving care for LGBTIQA+ individuals experiencing intimate partner violence

294101E — Mon, 18 Mar 2024 01:19:18 +0000

New �鶹ֱ�� research, in collaboration with WAAC (formerly the WA AIDS Council), is putting […]

Joint poll: Could pharmacists help bridge the gap in osteoarthritis care?

294101E — Tue, 24 Oct 2023 00:41:42 +0000

A joint research initiative led by �鶹ֱ�� will investigate the feasibility of community pharmacists […]

Global medicinal cannabis study launches next phase in Australia

294101E — Tue, 15 Aug 2023 08:49:24 +0000

Australians living with one of 200 chronic conditions may now be eligible to participate in […]

SMART solutions needed for stressed care workforce, report shows

Lauren Sydoruk — Tue, 04 Jul 2023 00:20:01 +0000

Poor work relationships and unmanageable demands on healthcare workers in NSW have prompted the industry to trial work design strategies that improve workers’ mental health and wellbeing.

Weight bias among healthcare students could impact future care

Lauren Sydoruk — Tue, 07 Mar 2023 00:43:58 +0000

New �鶹ֱ��-led research has found Australian healthcare students often hold negative attitudes and beliefs towards people living with obesity, which could lead to poor clinical care outcomes.

Study to explore link between diet and multiple sclerosis in children

Lucien Wilkinson — Wed, 22 Feb 2023 01:48:51 +0000

New �鶹ֱ�� research will investigate the largely unknown role of diet – including ultra-processed […]

Stress levels sky high for families of neurodiverse kids

Lauren Sydoruk — Mon, 13 Feb 2023 02:40:48 +0000

New �鶹ֱ��-led research has found caregivers of neurodivergent children are more likely to experience clinically significant levels of stress, poor mental health, financial hardship, and negative relationships.

Children’s hospital design impacts nurse, patient and family experience

Lauren Sydoruk — Tue, 10 Jan 2023 01:35:20 +0000

�鶹ֱ�� research has found that the design of Perth’s new Children’s Hospital in Western Australia had positive outcomes for privacy and natural light, but initially left nurses feeling exhausted, isolated and less visible to patients and their families.