Health
Body weight bias weighs on minds of fitness instructors, study shows
Fitness instructors were more motivated to train a new client with a normal weight than an overweight client, new research…
Increased support for refugee students to transition to higher education
Educators and providers will have access to a new set of tools and resources to better support students from refugee…
Physically active jobs result in earlier death for men, new research finds
Men who worked in physically active jobs were more likely to die earlier than those working in largely inactive jobs,…
Leading Curtin Professor recognised for lifetime commitment to nursing
Curtin University has congratulated Professor Phillip Della on being presented the 2018 Lifetime Achievement Honour at the Western Australian Nursing…
Conditions like back pain and arthritis must have global health response
International experts, led by Curtin University, are calling for global action from health authorities to address the huge burden of…
Fitness tracking devices to motivate older Australians, new research finds
Researchers from Curtin University have found fitness tracking devices worn by older Australians could help promote physical activity and reduce…
Curtin research finds no vasectomy reversal link to prostate cancer
New Curtin University research that studied almost 10,000 men who had undergone vasectomy reversals across the globe has found no…
Death may still come as a shock for family carers, research finds
Family members who are caring for a dying loved one are often mentally and behaviourally prepared for the death but…
Curtin University plays key role in new digital health initiative
Curtin University is proud to be partnering with the new Digital Health Cooperative Research Centre (CRC), which aims to improve…
New research shows community care clients enjoy preventative exercises
Trained community care workers are able to safely incorporate a falls prevention exercise program into their existing services for older…