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New resource helps people protect brain health and reduce dementia risk

Amanda Lewis — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:19:27 +0000

With Western Australia projected to record the nation’s fastest growth in dementia cases, a new […]

New dementia warning sign hiding in our muscles, Curtin study finds

Laura Thomas — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 01:30:00 +0000

Losing muscle as we age could be an important warning sign for dementia, according to […]

Dementia prevention can’t rely on individual choices alone, new study finds

Amanda Lewis — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 22:31:00 +0000

Efforts to prevent dementia may be placing too much responsibility on people’s choices while overlooking […]

Project helping Aussie teens avoid vaping wins prestigious national award

Sam Jeremic — Fri, 04 Sep 2026 06:23:46 +0000

��Ƶ researchers have been recognised for their role in a national program that has […]

Double degree of family pride for Curtin mother and son duo

Yasmine Phillips — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:47:33 +0000

A mother and son have crossed the stage at ��Ƶ’s graduation ceremonies this week, marking a memorable family milestone and a multi-generational reminder of the transformative power of education.

Violence against women linked to child deaths, global study finds

Laura Thomas — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Children whose mothers experience violence from a partner have a higher chance of dying before […]

Older Australians in the dark about osteoporosis, Curtin research finds

Laura Thomas — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 02:06:57 +0000

New ��Ƶ research has found a concerning lack of knowledge about osteoporosis among older […]

Children who lose a parent twice as likely to develop mental health disorders

Sam Jeremic — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:57:44 +0000

A new, large-scale ��Ƶ study has found children who experience parental loss are twice […]

Curtin’s Young Poppies named among WA’s top emerging scientists

Sam Jeremic — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 02:31:29 +0000

Five ��Ƶ researchers have been named 2026 Western Australian Young Tall Poppy Science Awards […]

Curtin researchers win $6.4 million to improve health worldwide

Sam Jeremic — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 01:44:18 +0000

��Ƶ researchers will tackle global issues such as child and youth wellbeing, infectious diseases, […]

Muscles matter for diabetes risk, new study finds

Sam Jeremic — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 02:04:34 +0000

A major new international study led by ��Ƶ has found diabetes risk is about more than just body weight or obesity, revealing muscle health also likely plays a big role in whether people will develop the condition.

Australians missing out on “major gap” between innovation and patient care

Laura Thomas — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:30:00 +0000

Promising health tools that seek to predict a person’s risk of serious health problems before […]

Global stroke rehabilitation standards launched to improve care worldwide

Laura Thomas — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000

A new international program designed to improve rehabilitation for stroke survivors around the world has […]

Almost half of dementia cases could be prevented – but change is needed

Sam Jeremic — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 02:33:37 +0000

Nearly half of dementia cases could be prevented by tackling modifiable risk factors such as […]

Curtin health research secures $13 million to help young West Aussies

Sam Jeremic — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:38:20 +0000

��Ƶ health researchers will share in more than $13 million to go towards projects […]

Curtin researchers secure funding to tackle youth health outcomes in WA

Amanda Lewis — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 03:00:04 +0000

��Ƶ researchers will examine the ‘partygoing’ behaviours of young people in regional areas, the […]

Rural siblings of people with neurodevelopmental conditions left to go it alone

Amanda Lewis — Thu, 21 May 2026 01:07:04 +0000

New ��Ƶ-led research has found siblings of people with neurodevelopmental conditions in regional and […]

Study finds dementia risk factors could depend on which country you live in

Sam Jeremic — Tue, 19 May 2026 01:03:00 +0000

A new study led by ��Ƶ has revealed millions of dementia cases across the […]

Green spaces may help protect unborn babies from the effects of air pollution during pregnancy, review finds

Laura Thomas — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 02:42:24 +0000

Living near trees and parks may help protect unborn babies from some of the harmful […]

Researchers trialling simple oral medicines to combat dementia in diabetes

Sam Jeremic — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 01:58:14 +0000

��Ƶ researchers will investigate a promising new approach to preventing cognitive decline and dementia […]

Curtin delivers three Aboriginal doctors from Country to clinic

Laura Thomas — Thu, 05 Feb 2026 04:16:08 +0000

��Ƶ has celebrated a powerful milestone this week with the graduation of three Aboriginal […]

Research aims to reduce long COVID in culturally diverse communities

Yasmine Phillips — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 03:22:38 +0000

A major new research project aims to improve long COVID outcomes in culturally and linguistically diverse communities, following growing evidence these groups face disproportionate long-term impacts from the virus.

Food for thought: Plate photos help Australians track what they eat

Laura Thomas — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 05:06:44 +0000

New research has revealed that taking photos of your food makes it easier to remember […]

Study reveals how many hours of video games per week might be too many

Sam Jeremic — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 01:00:00 +0000

Playing video games for more than 10 hours a week could have a significant impact […]

Global study reveals widespread burning of plastic for heating and cooking

Sam Jeremic — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 10:01:00 +0000

A new ��Ƶ-led study has shed new light on the widespread number of households […]

New initiative to better protect the health of Aboriginal Western Australians

Sam Jeremic — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 02:26:10 +0000

A major new ��Ƶ-led program will work to make a vital contribution to reverse […]

Curtin study reveals rapid shift in public trust towards AI ‘chatbot therapists’

Laura Thomas — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 08:22:19 +0000

Public attitudes toward ‘chatbot therapists’ shifted dramatically during the rapid rise of generative artificial intelligence […]

Study reveals online support lacking for sarcoma patients and their carers

Sam Jeremic — Tue, 09 Dec 2025 03:43:27 +0000

A new ��Ƶ study has found people diagnosed with sarcoma – a cancer disproportionately […]

Domestic violence gaps exposed: New report calls for urgent action to protect migrant and refugee women

Laura Thomas — Thu, 27 Nov 2025 04:34:22 +0000

A new ��Ƶ report is calling for urgent action to better protect migrant and […]

Research aims to close cancer prevention gap for gay and bisexual men

Sam Jeremic — Thu, 27 Nov 2025 01:39:42 +0000

A ��Ƶ-led project will investigate how vaccinations may help reduce the risk of anal […]

New liver cancer blood test to make detection more effective and accessible

Sam Jeremic — Tue, 25 Nov 2025 01:50:34 +0000

Liver cancer patients may soon be able to check if their disease has returned with […]

New Curtin-invented eye treatment seeks to prevent child blindness

Sam Jeremic — Tue, 18 Nov 2025 02:08:50 +0000

A ��Ƶ researcher will create a revolutionary new eye gel therapy that seeks to […]

Know when to fold ‘em: Study reveals benefits of dropping unrealistic goals

Sam Jeremic — Mon, 17 Nov 2025 01:33:38 +0000

Though many people may benefit from setting life goals, new research led by ��Ƶ […]

Tiny lab-grown tumours to help fight liver cancer as part of new Fellowship

Sam Jeremic — Thu, 06 Nov 2025 01:20:00 +0000

Tiny, laboratory-created tumours will be grown to help fight liver cancer, as part of new […]

New initiative to see country nurses’ careers thrive, without leaving town

Sam Jeremic — Fri, 24 Oct 2025 01:46:24 +0000

Nurses in the Goldfields will now have the opportunity to further their careers and benefit […]

Thousands have found their voice thanks to Curtin’s stuttering clinic

Yasmine Phillips — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 00:48:50 +0000

On International Stuttering Awareness Day, Western Australia’s largest stuttering treatment clinic celebrated four decades of supporting more than 4,000 people ranging from toddlers to the elderly who are living with the speech disorder.

Curtin researchers among finalists in the Premier’s Science Awards

Yasmine Phillips — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 04:58:22 +0000

Four Curtin leaders in their fields have been named finalists in the prestigious Premier’s Science Awards, which celebrate WA’s best and brightest contributions to science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

Research reveals many newborn baby deaths linked to preventable or treatable factors

Sam Jeremic — Tue, 07 Oct 2025 00:37:51 +0000

A ��Ƶ-led study has identified the most critical risk factors linked to neonatal deaths […]

Curtin-based project targets hidden dangers in party drugs

Sam Jeremic — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 02:05:19 +0000

A new ��Ƶ-based research project co-led by people with lived experience, researchers and health […]

Before crisis strikes: Curtin research creating safer campuses

��Ƶ — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 23:52:10 +0000

Professor Hasking is the project lead of Checking on Mental Health Providing Alternatives to Suicide (COMPAS) – a suicide prevention program helping to create safer campuses.