Public Health
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…
Study finds dementia risk factors could depend on which country you live in
A new study led by Curtin University has revealed millions of dementia cases across the Western Pacific Region could potentially…
Research aims to reduce long COVID in culturally diverse communities
A major new research project aims to improve long COVID outcomes in culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities, following growing…
Study reveals how many hours of video games per week might be too many
Playing video games for more than 10 hours a week could have a significant impact on young people’s diet, sleep…
Global study reveals widespread burning of plastic for heating and cooking
A new Curtin University-led study has shed new light on the widespread number of households in developing countries burning plastic…
New initiative to better protect the health of Aboriginal Western Australians
A major new Curtin University-led program will work to make a vital contribution to reverse declining vaccination rates among Aboriginal…