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By Rachelle Erzay | Health and medicine; Student OASISHealth and medicine
Study finds lifting advice doesn’t stand up for everyone
Commonly accepted advice to keep a straight back and squat while lifting in order to avoid back pain has been challenged by new Curtin University research.
By Lucien Wilkinson | General; Health and medicine; Research; Research Featured; HealthCurtin study challenges recommended wait time between pregnancies
New Curtin University-led research has called into question existing health advice that mothers wait a minimum of two years after giving birth to become pregnant again.
By Lucien Wilkinson | General; Health and medicine; International; Research; Research Featured; HealthInternational team aims to make musculoskeletal health a global priority
A Curtin-led international research team has found the prevention and management of musculoskeletal health is globally under-prioritised and have devised an action plan to address this gap.
By Lucien Wilkinson | General; Health and medicine; Research; Research Featured; HealthCurtin study a potential game-changer for treatment of traumatic brain injury
Curtin University researchers have been awarded almost $500,000 in Federal Government funding to help improve care for people with traumatic brain injury.
By Lucien Wilkinson | General; Health and medicine; International; Research; Research Featured; HealthEmpowering older people could be key to positive change
A research team led by Curtin University has demonstrated the potential of older people to play a direct role in tackling community issues affecting them such as food security.
By Lucien Wilkinson | General; Health and medicine; Research; Research Featured; HealthCurtin-led projects to address urgent community health needs in WA
A raft of health-based projects led by Curtin University have been awarded nearly $1.5 million dollars in funding by Healthway and West Australian Future Health Research and Innovation Fund.
By 286333f | Health and medicine; Health at Curtin; ResearchStudy finds tiny cannabis capsules could help treat neurological diseases
A team of researchers led by Curtin University has discovered a new way to improve the absorption rate of medicinal cannabis when taken orally
By Lucien Wilkinson | General; Health and medicine; Research; Research Featured; HealthFunding boost gives hope to vulnerable Australian cardiac patients
A Curtin University research team has been awarded almost $1.5million in Federal Government funding to coordinate Australian trials of a high-flow oxygen delivery strategy to reduce complications for
By 286333f | Health and medicine; Research Featured; HealthMouse studies find sugar-free energy drinks just as harmful
Studies have found the excessive consumption of energy drinks, even sugar-free varieties, can cause significant damage to brain cells and increase the risks of heart disease, stroke & type 2 diabetes
By 286333f | Feature; Health and medicine; Research; Research Featured; Health