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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 […]

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.

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 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 […]

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.

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Community spirit and science combine in WA mental health push

Lucien Wilkinson — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 02:25:35 +0000

��Ƶ has launched the next phase of Western Australia’s Act Belong Commit campaign, drawing […]

‘Life-changing’ genetic link offers hope for millions who stutter

Yasmine Phillips — Fri, 01 Aug 2025 05:58:10 +0000

A global study has identified the DNA markers for stuttering, providing a genetic link that will pave the way for clinicians to predict which family members will experience the speech disorder affecting more than 400 million people worldwide.

Research reveals STIs during pregnancy linked to adverse birth complications

Sam Jeremic — Tue, 22 Jul 2025 02:28:16 +0000

Common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) during pregnancy have been linked to a higher risk of […]

Research maps the way to reducing tuberculosis cases worldwide

Sam Jeremic — Tue, 27 May 2025 09:01:00 +0000

New research from ��Ƶ and The Kids Research Institute Australia mapping tuberculosis (TB) cases […]

Beyond money: the hidden drivers fuelling child food insecurity

Lucien Wilkinson — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 01:36:18 +0000

New ��Ƶ research has revealed child food insecurity in developed countries is not solely […]

Maternal cannabis use triples risk of disruptive behaviour in children

294101E — Thu, 06 Mar 2025 01:28:37 +0000

Children exposed to their mother’s cannabis use during pregnancy and after birth are three times […]

Burning plastic for cooking and heating an emerging crisis, study finds

Sam Jeremic — Tue, 18 Feb 2025 10:01:00 +0000

A new ��Ƶ-led paper published in Nature Cities has called for action to reduce […]

Born too late? Climate change may be delaying births

Lucien Wilkinson — Tue, 11 Feb 2025 01:54:36 +0000

New ��Ƶ research has found exposure to outdoor air pollution and extreme temperatures during […]

Research: RSL focus on pokies is gambling with veterans’ lives

Sam Jeremic — Sun, 19 Jan 2025 13:20:00 +0000

New research has revealed only a small percentage of profits from RSL venues operating gambling […]

Curtin health research to transform care for vulnerable communities

Sam Jeremic — Tue, 17 Dec 2024 05:53:21 +0000

Two ��Ƶ research projects have been awarded almost $2.8 million in National Health and […]

Machine learning tool to boost vaccination rates in Perth children

Sam Jeremic — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 03:51:53 +0000

��Ƶ is collaborating with the Boorloo (Perth) Public Health Unit on a research project […]

Beyond screen time: complex factors shaping child development

Sam Jeremic — Mon, 25 Nov 2024 02:43:12 +0000

New ��Ƶ research challenges views on screen time, revealing factors such as parental mental […]

New national survey to track mental health among young Australians

294101E — Wed, 11 Sep 2024 08:21:02 +0000

��Ƶ has been awarded $8.1 million by the Australian Government Department of Health and […]

New study investigates climate change-driven heat and suicide risk in Australia

294101E — Tue, 13 Aug 2024 03:25:15 +0000

New ��Ƶ-led research has revealed around 0.5 per cent, or approximately 260, suicide deaths […]

Indigenous yoga training program part of Curtin mental health campaign

Sam Jeremic — Tue, 13 Aug 2024 01:46:18 +0000

��Ƶ has been awarded $1.1 million from Healthway to continue its Act Belong Commit […]

Could a common anti-inflammatory and a painkiller fight heart disease?

Sam Jeremic — Mon, 29 Jul 2024 01:32:51 +0000

People with Type 2 diabetes are far more likely to suffer cardiovascular events such as […]

Cancer risk: Most Aussie welders exposed to high levels of dangerous fumes

Sam Jeremic — Sun, 21 Jul 2024 16:10:00 +0000

New ��Ƶ research has revealed at least 46,000 Australian welders are exposed to high […]

Bushfire smoke sparks surges in Perth hospital admissions

Sam Jeremic — Wed, 17 Jul 2024 01:56:01 +0000

New research published today shows a strong link between smoke from bushfires and an increase […]

Curtin health research projects share in State Government funding

Sam Jeremic — Thu, 06 Jun 2024 01:26:42 +0000

Preventing hearing loss in children with cancer and revolutionising Multiple Sclerosis (MS) treatment are among […]

Making moves for WA children

290081a — Tue, 28 May 2024 02:50:49 +0000

While you’re never too old to learn, the brain’s ability to adapt and rewire itself […]

Significant LGBTIQA+ stigma remains in WA healthcare system, study finds

Sam Jeremic — Fri, 17 May 2024 00:47:20 +0000

A new ��Ƶ report commissioned by Living Proud has revealed the significant challenges LGBTIQA+ […]

Audit of food donations prompts call for new nutrition and safety standards

Lucien Wilkinson — Tue, 05 Mar 2024 01:39:07 +0000

New ��Ƶ research that analysed a whopping 85,000 kilograms of food donated to Foodbank […]

Death toll shows extreme air pollution events a growing urban threat

Lucien Wilkinson — Wed, 31 Jan 2024 01:13:31 +0000

New ��Ƶ-led research has estimated that 1454 avoidable deaths (one person every five days) […]