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Beans for Blokes, Broccoli for Women: Which Veggies Protect Young Hearts?

The vegetables you put on your plate in your 20s could shape your health for the rest of your life – and a new study from Edith Cowan University suggests men and women may benefit from different veggies.
Read more: Beans for Blokes, Broccoli for Women: Which Veggies Protect Young Hearts?

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Beans for Blokes, Broccoli for Women: Which Veggies Protect Young Hearts?

Research investigating data from the Western Australian-based Raine Study has found that young men and women may respond differently to...

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Green Power: How Spinach and Kale Could Cut Risk of Chronic Lung Disease

Researchers from ECU's Nutrition and Health Innovation Research Institute looked at the two main forms of vitamin K in our...

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Cows v Plants: Which Milk Delivers the Best Health Benefits?

Results of the study suggest that cow's milk has the edge over plant-based alternatives when it comes to bone strength...

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Facing the music: Detecting dangerous driving through AI facial analysis

Researchers from Edith Cowan University (ECU) are developing new technology that could change how drunk and dangerous drivers are identified....

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Central Great Southern communities invited to shape the future of local food access

Through the Early Years Partnership, Edith Cowan University (ECU) are leading community consultations exploring priorities for food security in the...

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Local governments key to improving fresh food access in regional and remote WA

Recent discussions between researchers from Edith Cowan University (ECU) and focus groups in rural and regional Western Australia have highlighted...

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Nitrate in drinking water linked to increased dementia risk while nitrate from vegetables is linked to a lower risk, researchers find

New research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) and the Danish Cancer Research Institute (DCRI) investigated the association between the intake of...

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New ECU tool can help concussion patients manage fear and improve recovery

Researchers from Edith Cowan University (ECU) have developed a new tool to evaluate fear avoidance behaviour following a concussion. The tool,...

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Knee calf and ankle injuries dominate NBL’s first injury report

The National Basketball League (NBL) has released its first injury report, undertaken by Edith Cowan University (ECU) researchers, revealing that...

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ECU research debunks link between calcium supplements and dementia

New research from Edith Cowan University (ECU), Curtin University and the University of Western Australia has found no evidence that calcium...

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ECU research uncovers why some athletes struggle to bounce back after ACL surgery

New research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has uncovered a surprising result in athletes following anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction,...

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Eat your greens and skip the sugar spikes

New research by Edith Cowan University (ECU), Cruciferous vegetables improve glycaemic control compared to root/squash vegetables in a randomized, controlled, crossover...

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Machine learning to help identify ‘hidden fat’ on routine bone scans

Researchers from Edith Cowan University (ECU) are developing an artificial intelligence algorithm that can use bone density scans captured to...

2025 NHIRI/NSA Symposium

2025 NHIRI / NSA Symposium: An appetite for consumer driven research We invite you to join us for an exciting...

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Muscle over mass could be the key to recruit success

New research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has shown age might just be a number when it comes to police recruit...

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ECU-developed AI to revolutionise early disease detection

Researchers at Edith Cowan University (ECU) have developed a cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence (AI) system that could support medical professionals in...

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Cancer survivors could be missing out on exercise benefits

It’s widely accepted that exercise can help people living with cancer, but new Edith Cowan University (ECU) research shows many oncology healthcare...

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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...

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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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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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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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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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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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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...