Health
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…
Burning plastic for cooking and heating an emerging crisis, study finds
A new Curtin University-led paper published in Nature Cities has called for action to reduce the burning of plastics for…
Born too late? Climate change may be delaying births
New Curtin University research has found exposure to outdoor air pollution and extreme temperatures during pregnancy may increase the risk…
Research: RSL focus on pokies is gambling with veterans’ lives
New research has revealed only a small percentage of profits from RSL venues operating gambling machines in Victoria is spent…
Curtin health research to transform care for vulnerable communities
Two Curtin University research projects have been awarded almost $2.8 million in National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) grants…