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    Finding the root of tooth decay in kids

    A lack of oral health literacy among caregivers and access to dental services is driving tooth decay in young children research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has confirmed, with early childhood tooth decay affecting nearly half of Australian preschool aged children.

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man brushing child's teeth
2 MIN READ
published
July 2025
Finding the root of tooth decay in kids
A lack of oral health literacy among caregivers and access to dental services is driving tooth decay in young children...
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Closeup of edible plants on a wooden table under the lights
2 MIN READ
published
June 2025
Leafy greens could be good for the heart
A cup and a half of leafy green vegetables could go a long way to addressing atherosclerotic vascular diseases (ASVDs), new...
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dark choc
3 MIN READ
published
June 2025
Tea, berries, dark chocolate and apples could lead to a longer life span, study shows
New research has found that those who consume a diverse range of foods rich in flavonoids, such as tea, berries,...
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DXA
2 MIN READ
published
May 2025
New machine algorithm could identify cardiovascular risk at the click of a button
An automated machine learning program developed by researchers from Edith Cowan University (ECU) in conjunction with the University of Manitoba...
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Dr Mary Kennedy, Dr Zulqarnain Gilani, Dr Marc SIm, Dr Lauren Blekkenhorst and Dr Myles Muprhy
2 MIN READ
published
May 2025
Emerging NHIRI researchers recognised for groundbreaking health solutions
The WANMA program, including the Emerging Leaders program and Ideas Grants program, are part of the WA Future Health Research...
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A person clutching their knee. The background is outdoors, with natural lighting and a blurred setting. Inset in the image is a circular portrait of Dr Myles Murphy.
2 MIN READ
published
January 2025
Electrifying results for new ACL recovery plan
Electrical brain stimulation could be the key to getting athletes back on track following anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries, new...
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A close-up image of a breast pump filled with milk sitting on a wooden surface, with a blurred background of a mother nursing her baby. An inset photo shows Associate Professor Therese O'Sullivan smiling.
2 MIN READ
published
November 2024
Researchers offer mums ‘liquid gold’ alternative to formula feeding in hospital
Interest in antenatal colostrum expression (ACE) is on the rise, with research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) showing that around...
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prof-gina-trapp
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published
October 2024
National Nutrition Week
Let’s inspire a connected and nourished Australia this National Nutrition Week. Food nourishes people socially, culturally, emotionally and physically and...
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An older couple cycles outdoors on a sunny day, with inset of Prof Josh Lewis and Dr Simone Radavelli Bagatini
2 MIN READ
published
October 2024
Blood vessel imaging results may improve cardiovascular risk control
In a first-ever trial, researchers from Edith Cowan University (ECU) have provided abdominal aortic calcification (AAC) imaging results to attempt...
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A woman holding her lower back in pain sits on a couch in a modern living room, with an inset of Dr Myles Murphy.
2 MIN READ
published
October 2024
Head gets in the way of recovery – new research
Muscle activation in people suffering from hip osteoarthritis might be a case of 'mind over matter', new research from Edith...
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FET-APHA
3 MIN READ
published
October 2024
Food Environment Team at 2024 Australian Public Health Conference
Left to Right: Dr Claire Pulker, Dr Clare Whitton, Frith Klug, Catrina McStay, Heather Croll, Prof Gina Trapp, Dr Jacinta...
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Food Environments Team
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published
September 2024
NHIRI welcomes new Food Environments Research Team
The Food Environments Team, under the leadership of Professor Gina Trapp, has recently established its research base at the Joondalup...
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lauren-blekkenhorst-cruciferous
2 MIN READ
published
September 2024
Broccoli and kale top the shopping list for lowering blood pressure
Cruciferous vegetables, including broccoli, cabbage, kale, and cauliflower have been found to lower blood pressure, in comparison to root and...
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myles-murphy-wapol
2 MIN READ
published
August 2024
Massive funding boost to improve police recruit health and performance
A research study led by Edith Cowan University (ECU) has been given a massive funding injection with $1.17 million dollars...
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Nicola-bondonno-nitrate
2 MIN READ
published
June 2024
Plant-sourced nitrate proves positive to human health
New research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has found that nitrate from plant sources is associated with a lower risk...
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ai-driving-simulation
3 MIN READ
published
June 2024
ECU researchers develop visual tracking technology to detect drink drivers
Researchers at Edith Cowan University (ECU) are developing new computer tracking technology that takes data from camera footage to detect...
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concussion-symposium
2 MIN READ
published
May 2024
Putting heads together on concussion
ECU's Nutrition Health Innovation Research Institute (NHIRI) partnered with the WA Concussion Network (WACN) on a symposium on the heavy...
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Dr Cassandra Smith
1 MIN READ
published
March 2024
ECU researchers awarded funding to fuel future NHMRC success
A total of $4.73 million in funding has been awarded to 25 early and mid-career researchers under the Future Health...
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older-woman-heart
2 MIN READ
published
February 2024
Understanding rapid weight loss in older women: Message from the heart
Unexplained rapid weight loss in older people could be a sign of underlying disease and can be linked with increased...
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Dr Jack Dalla Via
2 MIN READ
published
December 2023
You “aorta” look beyond muscle and bone for falls and fracture risk: New AI algorithm identifies high risk older women
A new automated machine-learning algorithm has been developed by researchers at Edith Cowan University (ECU). The algorithm accurately assesses abdominal...
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military-training
2 MIN READ
published
December 2023
Longer training sessions less likely to cause injury to military recruits
New Edith Cowan University (ECU) research has revealed that up to one in four military recruits would seek medical assistance...
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heart-aac
2 MIN READ
published
October 2023
ECU Associate Professor getting to the heart of healthy ageing
Associate Professor Josh Lewis has been awarded a 2023 Heart Foundation Future Leader Fellowship. Edith Cowan University (ECU) Associate Professor...
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innovation-grants
1 MIN READ
published
October 2023
More than half a million dollars for ECU medical innovation
The State Government has announced $1.4 million will be awarded to WA's leading medical and health innovators through its Innovation...
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gut-health
1 MIN READ
published
August 2023
Funding futures in new clinical health innovations
Edith Cowan University (ECU) has been selected as the host university to lead innovative research into strategic and health priorities, including...
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