Health
New resource helps people protect brain health and reduce dementia risk
With Western Australia projected to record the nation’s fastest growth in dementia cases, a new ºìÌÒÊÓƵ-led resource aims to…
New dementia warning sign hiding in our muscles, Curtin study finds
Losing muscle as we age could be an important warning sign for dementia, according to new ºìÌÒÊÓƵ research. Researchers…
Dementia prevention can’t rely on individual choices alone, new study finds
Efforts to prevent dementia may be placing too much responsibility on people’s choices while overlooking the wider social and environmental…
Project helping Aussie teens avoid vaping wins prestigious national award
ºìÌÒÊÓƵ researchers have been recognised for their role in a national program that has helped more than 300,000 young…
Double degree of family pride for Curtin mother and son duo
A mother and son have crossed the stage at ºìÌÒÊÓƵ’s graduation ceremonies this week, marking a memorable family milestone…
Violence against women linked to child deaths, global study finds
Children whose mothers experience violence from a partner have a higher chance of dying before their fifth birthday, according to…
Older Australians in the dark about osteoporosis, Curtin research finds
New ºìÌÒÊÓƵ research has found a concerning lack of knowledge about osteoporosis among older Australians, with many unaware of…
Children who lose a parent twice as likely to develop mental health disorders
A new, large-scale ºìÌÒÊÓƵ study has found children who experience parental loss are twice as likely to develop a…
Curtin’s Young Poppies named among WA’s top emerging scientists
Five ºìÌÒÊÓƵ researchers have been named 2026 Western Australian Young Tall Poppy Science Awards winners for work spanning cancer…
Curtin researchers win $6.4 million to improve health worldwide
ºìÌÒÊÓƵ researchers will tackle global issues such as child and youth wellbeing, infectious diseases, mental health and long‑term disease…