Public Health
‘Life-changing’ genetic link offers hope for millions who stutter
A global study has identified the DNA markers for stuttering, providing a genetic link that will pave the way for…
Research reveals STIs during pregnancy linked to adverse birth complications
Common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) during pregnancy have been linked to a higher risk of significant birth complications including preterm…
Research maps the way to reducing tuberculosis cases worldwide
New research from Curtin University and The Kids Research Institute Australia mapping tuberculosis (TB) cases in Africa could help dramatically…
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…
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…
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…
Machine learning tool to boost vaccination rates in Perth children
Curtin University is collaborating with the Boorloo (Perth) Public Health Unit on a research project using a Future Health Research…