Public Health
Australians with rare neurological condition to lead research into better care
Australians living with a rare neurological condition will co-lead new Curtin University research aimed at improving healthcare and support services.…
Mental health, sleep disorders among risk factors for long-term concussion symptoms
A new Curtin University study has found almost half of people who experience a concussion still experience problems a year…
Dementia prevention can’t rely on individual choices alone, new study finds
Efforts to prevent dementia may be placing too much responsibility on people’s choices while overlooking the wider social and environmental…
Project helping Aussie teens avoid vaping wins prestigious national award
Curtin University researchers have been recognised for their role in a national program that has helped more than 300,000 young…
Curtin researchers win $6.4 million to improve health worldwide
Curtin University researchers will tackle global issues such as child and youth wellbeing, infectious diseases, mental health and long‑term disease…
Muscles matter for diabetes risk, new study finds
A major new international study led by Curtin University has found diabetes risk is about more than just body weight…
Global stroke rehabilitation standards launched to improve care worldwide
A new international program designed to improve rehabilitation for stroke survivors around the world has been developed by researchers, including…
Almost half of dementia cases could be prevented – but change is needed
Nearly half of dementia cases could be prevented by tackling modifiable risk factors such as physical inactivity, smoking, low education…
Curtin researchers secure funding to tackle youth health outcomes in WA
Curtin University researchers will examine the ‘partygoing’ behaviours of young people in regional areas, the use of nicotine pouches and…
Rural siblings of people with neurodevelopmental conditions left to go it alone
New Curtin University-led research has found siblings of people with neurodevelopmental conditions in regional and remote Australia are struggling with…