ecu – Nutrition & Health Innovation Research Institute

Search here

Top searched keywords

AAC

Flavonoids

Cardiovascular disease

3d printing

Research

We discover innovative digital technologies and health promotion pathways to contribute to translation and implementation of novel nutrition, diet and exercise approaches to improve health.

3 min read

Researchers offer mums ‘liquid gold’ alternative to formula feeding in hospital

Interest in antenatal colostrum expression (ACE) is on the rise, with research from ECU’s NHIRI showing that around half of pregnant mums in Perth are giving it a go.
Read more: Researchers offer mums ‘liquid gold’ alternative to formula feeding in hospital

Choose a research theme to find out more

Discovery
and
excellence

Technology
and
innovation

Real-world
impact

A
sustainable
future

All research articles

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.

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...

prof-gina-trapp

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...

An older couple cycles outdoors on a sunny day, with inset of Prof Josh Lewis and Dr Simone Radavelli Bagatini

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...

A woman holding her lower back in pain sits on a couch in a modern living room, with an inset of Dr Myles Murphy.

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...

FET-APHA

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...

Food Environments Team

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...

lauren-blekkenhorst-cruciferous

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...

myles-murphy-wapol

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...

Nicola-bondonno-nitrate

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...

ai-driving-simulation

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...

concussion-symposium

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...

Dr Cassandra Smith

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...

older-woman-heart

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...

Dr Jack Dalla Via

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...

military-training

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...

heart-aac

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...

innovation-grants

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...

gut-health

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...

Dr Marc Sim standing behind a bench with vegetables on it and windows in the background.

published
July 2023

Tall Poppy teaching others to stand tall

Edith Cowan University (ECU) medical and health researcher Dr Marc Sim has been selected as one of the outstanding early...

touch-of-a-button

published
July 2023

AI to predict your health later in life — all at the press of a button

Thanks to artificial intelligence, we will soon be able to predict our risk of developing serious health conditions later in...

teenagers-bone-health

published
June 2023

Using video games to get teens off the couch to build better bones and joints

Though they are often seen as being detrimental to healthy lifestyles in kids, video games may be a crucial element...

nitrate-good-or-not

published
May 2023

Nitrate: healthy heart or cancer risk? Meet nutrition’s Jekyll and Hyde

Despite our understanding of nutrition expanding remarkably in recent times, few aspects of our diet continue to confuse and divide...

dementia-warning

published
May 2023

Slowing down in your old age? It may be a dementia warning sign

It’s generally accepted we will lose muscle strength and slow down as we age, making it more difficult to perform...

potatoes-source

published
December 2022

It’s not them, it’s you: Why potatoes don’t deserve their bad reputation

With low or no-carbohydrate diets rising in popularity in recent times, the humble potato is now regularly overlooked in favour...

CS18009_Ngoolark-Building-34-Exterior-06

published
December 2024

ECU cardiovascular researchers shine at the 2024 WACRA awards

Five Edith Cowan University (ECU) cardiovascular and cardiometabolic researchers have been recognised for their outstanding research and research contributions at...

Dr Myles Murphy

published
November 2024

Outstanding excellence recognised at ECU staff awards

Each year, Edith Cowan University (ECU) recognises and celebrates excellence delivered by ECU staff who excel in their roles. The...

Dr Claire Pulker

published
November 2024

PHAA Fellowship Award 2024 goes to….. Dr Claire Pulker

Dr. Claire Pulker has been awarded a prestigious Fellowship by the Public Health Association of Australia (PHAA) in recognition of...

A conference room filled with attendees seated at round tables, attentively listening to a presentation. At the front of the room, Professor Gary Frost stands beside a podium, speaking while a large projector screen displays slides.

published
October 2024

2024 NHIRI/NSA Research Symposium: Showcasing Innovation for a Healthy Future

The 2024 NHIRI/NSA Research Symposium, themed "Innovative Solutions for a Healthy Future," brought together leading researchers, students, and professionals to...

A woman in athletic gear crouches on a running track, clutching her ankle in apparent pain. She wears a bright yellow tank top, navy shorts, and running shoes. An inset circular photo features Dr. Myles Murphy.

published
October 2024

ECU partnership to create better orthopedic outcomes for female athletes

Edith Cowan University (ECU) is partnering with the Orthopaedic Research Foundation of Western Australia to improve health outcomes for women...

Skeletal Central team

published
October 2024

ECU’s Skeletal Central officially launches in WA

Edith Cowan University (ECU) researchers Professor Amanda Devine and Dr Julie Boston, in collaboration with Arthritis and Osteoporosis WA and...

Dr Amelia Ruscoe and Dr Ruth Wallace holding the Little Aussie Bugs books

published
October 2024

‘Little Aussie Bugs’ goes to Uni

The creators of the Little Aussie Bugs series of books, have launched a short course to accompany the dialogic books...

Dr Liezhou Zhong

published
August 2024

ECU proudly sprouting Young Tall Poppies

ECU's Dr Brennen Mills, Senior Lecturer and Lead, Simulation & Immersive Digital Technology Group (SIDTG) in the School of Medical...

Dr Liezhou Zhong and Chef Amanda Orchard stand beside a table displaying dishes and a 3D food printer at the tech Policy Futures event.

published
July 2024

ECU 3D printed foods showcased at Parliament House

Edith Cowan University (ECU)'s 3D printed foods were recently showcased at the Tech Policy Futures event at Parliament House Canberra. Tech Policy...

Dr Marc Sim, Professor Caroline Finch AO and Professor SImon Laws

published
March 2024

Media marvels recognised at ECU awards ceremony

The ECU Media Awards 2023 was held in the new year for a special March ceremony which recognised the outstanding...

ros-sambell-ecec

published
February 2024

Urgent funding call to address early childhood nutrition

Recent studies have shed light on concerning issues regarding the quality of food provided in Early Childhood Education and Care...

Dr Carlos Toto-Huamanchumo

published
December 2023

Internationally recognised scholarship awarded to ECU early career researcher

Edith Cowan University (ECU) PhD student Dr Carlos Toro-Huamanchumo (MD) has been announced as one of the six recipients of...

Dr Liezhou Zhong free-drying food

published
December 2023

ECU researchers awarded prestigious grant to tackle national health challenges

Three researchers from Edith Cowan University (ECU) have been awarded grant funding from the National Health and Medical Research Council...

Website-images-800-×-419-px57

published
December 2023

ECU researcher receives grant to revolutionise hip osteoarthritis treatment

Edith Cowan University (ECU) postdoctoral research fellow Dr Myles Murphy has been awarded a $238,852 grant from the Raine Medical...

falls-heart-muscle-health

published
November 2023

Getting to the heart of falls risk – CVD and musculoskeletal health

Around 33% of Australians aged 65 years and over fall each year, with one in five experiencing injuries such as...

Associate Professor Joshua Lewis and Dr Liezhou Zhong

published
November 2023

Recognising ECU excellence across the board

Each year Edith Cowan University (ECU) recognises and rewards ECU staff who have achieved outstanding outcomes, socially, professionally and academically....

published
October 2023

Contribution of dietary flavonoids to pulmonary health

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is among the world's leading causes of mortality. Identifying strategies to prevent and control COPD...

Dr Mary Kennedy

published
October 2023

Cancer Council WA Postdoctoral Research Fellowship awarded to ECU’s Dr Mary Kennedy

Edith Cowan University (ECU) researcher Dr Mary Kennedy has been awarded $225,000 over the next three years in a bid...

bursitis-1-2-3

published
August 2023

Do you suffer with bursitis? Here’s what you can do to remedy it

Listen to Dr Myles Murphy on ABC Radio Perth discussing how to treat bursitis. NHIRI Post-Doctoral Research Fellow and Sports...

simone-radavelli-bagatini

published
August 2023

ECU researcher’s work exploring stroke survivors’ diet wins women’s health award and funding

Research investigating how fruit and vegetables can benefit women after suffering a stroke has seen Dr Simone Radavelli-Bagatini win a...

Dr Amelia Ruscoe and Dr Ruth Wallace holding the LIttle Aussie Bugs books

published
August 2023

Health literacy in ECEC for a healthy future

Every Child 2302-Health literacy in ECEC for a healthy future-Print versionDownload Credit: Early Childhood Australia View the article in Every...

Prof-Amanda-Devine

published
July 2023

ECU leader announced as 2023 WA Scientist of the Year finalist

Edith Cowan University's Professor Amanda Devine has been announced as a finalist for the 2023 WA Scientist of the Year...

dr-catherine-bondonno

published
July 2023

New ideas on the boil are the future of health research and innovation

Research on Immunotherapy and Melanoma and facilitating early identification of osteoporosis are among the winning ideas granted funding for further...

hungry-for-change

published
June 2023

WA Government turns to ECU for food security parliamentary report

Edith Cowan University's (ECU) extensive research and expertise in food security issues has formed the basis for a new report...