Health
Curtin Midwifery Professor awarded OBE in King’s Birthday Honours
Curtin University has congratulated Professor Mary Steen, a leading researcher and educator in midwifery, on being appointed an Officer of…
Common gene variant doubles dementia risk for men
New research has found that men who carry a common genetic variant are twice as likely to develop dementia in…
Research maps the way to reducing tuberculosis cases worldwide
New research from Curtin University and The Kids Research Institute Australia mapping tuberculosis (TB) cases in Africa could help dramatically…
Everyday actions and behaviours linked to better mental well-being: study
Regular chats with friends, time spent in nature and mentally engaging activities are strongly linked to better mental health, according…
National concussion recovery study expands into regional WA
People living with concussion in regional Western Australian communities will now have access to a groundbreaking national study which will…
Study finds children exiting the youth justice system at risk
New Curtin-led research has found that young people who have had contact with the youth justice system face an increased…
Beyond money: the hidden drivers fuelling child food insecurity
New Curtin University research has revealed child food insecurity in developed countries is not solely driven by poverty but is…
Is screen time bad for kids? New research says it’s not so black and white
From colourful TVs to talking toys, digital technology is ubiquitous in the lives of children and parents. While we know…
Maternal cannabis use triples risk of disruptive behaviour in children
Children exposed to their mother’s cannabis use during pregnancy and after birth are three times more likely to develop behavioural…
Innovative health platform to improve regional health
A Curtin University and WA Country Health Service Alliance-led research project to improve healthcare outcomes for rural and remote communities…