Medical science
New Curtin scholarship to help improve outlook for liver cancer patients
Curtin University and the Lions Cancer Institute Inc. have announced a new PhD scholarship that aims to improve the outcomes…
Curtin researcher and educator excels in awards for pharmacy excellence
Leading Curtin pharmacy academic Dr Tin Fei Sim has been named the Australian Early Career Pharmacist of the Year at…
New Curtin study aims to reduce stigma of autism in Australia
Eight out of 10 Australians have strong positive attitudes towards people with autism, a national survey outlined in new Curtin…
New mental health research draws wisdom from Aboriginal Elders
Aboriginal Elders and young people will collaborate with youth mental health service providers on improving the mental health and wellbeing…
New program seeks to improve employment outcomes for refugee women
A new Curtin University-led program aims to help refugee and migrant women identify the strengths and skills they need to…
E-cigarette users at greater risk of turning to traditional smoking
Three in five Australian young adults who currently use e-cigarettes are likely to initiate tobacco cigarette smoking in the next…
Exercise after surgery is important for lung cancer surgery recovery
Lung cancer patients who exercised after the surgery to remove their tumour experienced better fitness levels and strength in their…
Curtin researchers discover new nerve pathway in the body
A newly discovered nerve pathway that connects the foot and the face on the same side of the body may…
Physically demanding jobs linked to poor health in delayed retirement
Men and women who have physically demanding jobs may experience poorer mental and physical health if they delay their retirement,…
Study finds red meat as part of a healthy diet linked to reduced risk of MS
People who consume unprocessed red meat as part of a healthy Mediterranean diet may reduce their risk of multiple sclerosis…