Health
New era for child health research with Curtin-Telethon Kids Institute partnership signed
Curtin University and Telethon Kids Institute will work together as part of a new agreement focused on enhancing children’s health…
New security standard for Curtin’s health research networks
Two of Curtin University’s vital health research data networks have been certified to a globally recognised information security management standard,…
Research supports water birth for women with a low-risk pregnancy
Eighty per cent of the Western Australian women who planned to give birth in water experienced a normal, uncomplicated vaginal…
Research reveals importance of whooping cough, flu vaccines for pregnant women
2017 has been Australia’s worst flu season on record, with infants, children and the elderly the most vulnerable to the…
Research recommends home HIV tests in Australia
Home-testing kits for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) should be approved for use across the country to address the increase in…
Curtin appoints new head of Health Sciences
Curtin University has appointed Professor Archie Clements as its Pro Vice-Chancellor Health Sciences, commencing in April 2018. Professor Clements is…
YOLO link to alcohol mentions in pop songs, research finds
More than one in five Australian top 20 songs from 2003 to 2015 included references to alcohol, tobacco or illicit…
Women in STEMM: Dr Tina Lam
Dr Tina Lam was a curious child, exploring any subject that took her fancy at her school’s library. Her natural interest…
The science of life changing noodles
What makes a good udon noodle? And how can they eat away at our worldwide diabetes epidemic? Scientists from Curtin…
Curtin researchers take the long view to produce significant results
It’s estimated that around 70,000 Australians are living with Parkinson’s disease (PD), a condition for which there is no cure.…