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Conceiving within six months of birth does not increase risk of diabetes

Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ researchers have found insufficient evidence to suggest that falling pregnant again within six months of giving birth is associated with an increased risk of gestational diabetes.

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Conceiving within six months of birth does not increase risk of diabetes
New program boosts exercise among South Asian and Middle East women

Tuesday 03 Dec 2019By Lauren Sydoruk

New program boosts exercise among South Asian and Middle East women

South Asian and Middle Eastern women living in Western Australia will now have the opportunity to benefit from a new Âé¶¹Ö±²¥-led program.

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Zebra finches survive Australian heatwaves by predicting high temperatures

Monday 02 Dec 2019By Yasmine Phillips

Zebra finches survive Australian heatwaves by predicting high temperatures

The survival habits of a native Australian bird have given Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ researchers vital clues that may help understand how wildlife can withstand harsh heatwaves that may prove fatal.

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Curtin study prompts re-think of lifting with a straight back

Monday 02 Dec 2019By Lauren Sydoruk

Curtin study prompts re-think of lifting with a straight back

New Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ research has found no evidence to suggest that lifting with a rounded, flexed back caused an increased risk of low back pain.

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New report exposes ‘pink and pretty’ alcohol marketing tactics to women

Monday 02 Dec 2019By Lauren Sydoruk

New report exposes ‘pink and pretty’ alcohol marketing tactics to women

A new report has uncovered the tactics the alcohol industry is using to make their products more appealing to women.

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Coloured nutritional labels could help consumers make healthier choices

Thursday 28 Nov 2019By Lauren Sydoruk

Coloured nutritional labels could help consumers make healthier choices

The effectiveness of the Health Star Rating system in helping consumers make healthier food choices could be increased by using colour, new research led by Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ has found.

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New funding boost for dementia-focused research at Curtin

Wednesday 27 Nov 2019By Lauren Sydoruk

New funding boost for dementia-focused research at Curtin

A new pilot clinical trial of a drug that aims to prevent further memory loss in people living with Alzheimer’s disease has been boosted by a $150,000 donation from MSWA.

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Study finds Indigenous culture boosts children’s outcomes

Monday 25 Nov 2019By Lauren Sydoruk

Study finds Indigenous culture boosts children’s outcomes

Indigenous children who are taught about their traditional culture by their parents are better equipped to overcome stress and more likely to thrive later in life.

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Curtin opens new campus in the heart of historic Midland

Friday 22 Nov 2019By Yasmine Phillips

Curtin opens new campus in the heart of historic Midland

Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ has officially opened its new Midland Campus, which will act as a base for fourth and fifth-year Curtin Medical School students, as well as other health sciences students.

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Telescopes and satellites combine to map entire planet’s ground movement

Thursday 21 Nov 2019By Lucien Wilkinson

Telescopes and satellites combine to map entire planet’s ground movement

Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ research has revealed how pairing satellite images with an existing global network of radio telescopes can be used to paint a whole-of-planet picture of geological forces at…

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