Health
Project helping Aussie teens avoid vaping wins prestigious national award
Curtin University 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 Curtin University’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 Curtin University 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 Curtin University 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 Curtin University 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
Curtin University researchers will tackle global issues such as child and youth wellbeing, infectious diseases, mental health and long‑term disease…
Muscles matter for diabetes risk, new study finds
A major new international study led by Curtin University has found diabetes risk is about more than just body weight…
Australians missing out on “major gap” between innovation and patient care
Promising health tools that seek to predict a person’s risk of serious health problems before they happen are rarely being…
Global stroke rehabilitation standards launched to improve care worldwide
A new international program designed to improve rehabilitation for stroke survivors around the world has been developed by researchers, including…