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dementia-dexa
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published
June 2022
Predicting the future: a quick, easy scan can reveal late-life dementia risk
Late-life dementia is becoming increasingly common in people after 80 years of age. A new long-term study has shown a...
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police-recruit-injury
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published
May 2022
World-first study to help WA Police Force recruits avoid injury
A new study has identified the number and type of injuries experienced by WA Police Force recruits whilst undergoing their...
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healthy-cooking-health-mind
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published
March 2022
Chef’s kiss: Research shows healthy home cooking equals a healthy mind
New research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has found being confident in the kitchen is not only good for your...
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Dr Liezhou Zhong holding a plate with 3D printed food.
2 MIN READ
published
December 2021
3D printed meals could help us make better food choices
Researchers from Edith Cowan University are using innovative food technology to boost the fruit and vegetable intake of Australians, from...
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child-dairy
2 MIN READ
published
October 2021
Whole fat or low-fat milk better for kids?
A world-first study from Edith Cowan University has found whole fat milk is just as good for kids as low...
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3 dimensional face scan
2 MIN READ
published
September 2021
Cutting edge 3D facial scans could give genetic clues to autism
New Western Australian research is using high-tech 3D facial scans to give us a better understanding of the genetic causes...
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Stethoscope on a table with green vegetables
3 MIN READ
published
August 2021
Growing evidence of vitamin K benefits for heart health
New Edith Cowan University research has found that people who eat a diet rich in vitamin K have up to...
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female-falls
2 MIN READ
published
June 2021
Future falls risk detected by a simple bone density scan
The build-up of calcium in a major blood vessel is linked with a 39 per cent higher risk of serious...
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Watermelon, bananas, oranges and apples on a table
2 MIN READ
published
June 2021
Growing evidence fruit may lower type 2 diabetes risk
Eating at least two serves of fruit daily has been linked with 36 per cent lower odds of developing type...
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healthy-eating-less-stress
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published
May 2021
Eating more fruit and vegetables linked to less stress
Eating a diet rich in fruit and vegetables is associated with less stress, according to new research from Edith Cowan...
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Stethoscope with beetroot and leafy green vegetables in the background
2 MIN READ
published
May 2021
One cup of leafy green vegetables a day lowers risk of heart disease
New Edith Cowan University research has found that by eating just one cup of nitrate-rich vegetables each day people can...
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Dumbbells and leafy green vegetables on a table
2 MIN READ
published
March 2021
Leafy green vegetables could boost muscle function
Eating just one cup of leafy green vegetables every day could boost muscle function, according to new Edith Cowan University...
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new-research-heart-disease
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published
January 2021
New research reveals early warning sign for heart disease
The build-up of calcium in a major artery outside of the heart could predict future heart attack or stroke, a...
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medical-research-ai
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published
November 2020
Medical research meets AI
Artificial intelligence is changing the world at a dizzying speed, but can computers yet match the human brain? In some...
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bone-scans-heart-risk
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published
October 2020
Bone scans
Bone density scans that are routinely performed to identify the risk of fractures could also give and early warning for...
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flavonoid-fruits
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published
October 2020
Flavonoid research
For centuries, alchemists searched for an elusive substance that could extend our lives. In the quest for more days on...
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Dr Nicola Bondonno holding a basket of red apples
2 MIN READ
published
September 2020
Helping WA breed the world’s best apple
New research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) is paving the way to develop Western Australia’s next super healthy apple. Western...
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Metal lunchbox with a sandwich, fruit and vegetables on red and white chequered tablecloth
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published
September 2020
Experts call for national approach to healthy eating in childcare
ECU nutrition experts have called for national consistency in food provision within Australian childcare centres amid concerns many young children...
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cruciferous-health
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published
August 2020
Broccoli and Brussels sprouts a cut above for blood vessel health
New research has shown some of our least favourite vegetables could be the most beneficial when it comes to preventing...
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Dr Liezhou Zhong
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published
March 2023
ECU’s ‘Emerging Leaders’ win State Government health research funding
Four Edith Cowan University health researchers have won hundreds of thousands of dollars as part of the WA Near-Miss Awards:...
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marc-lauren
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published
March 2023
Cooking tips to prevent injury from falls
Researchers are constantly growing their understanding of how nutrition affects various aspects of our lives, however it is just as...
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3d printed food.
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published
February 2023
3D food printing to nourish vulnerable Australians
Poor nutrition contributes to more deaths globally than any other factor including smoking and inadequate physical activity. It is estimated...
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published
December 2022
Stretching In Our Hypermobile Athletes: Is It Ever A Good Idea?
What is the point of stretching? Should we or should we not be stretching remains one of the topics within...
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aac-heart
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published
December 2022
Message from the heart: Abdominal aortic calcification for CV risk detection
Abdominal aortic calcification or AAC is the deposition of calcium within the intimal or medial layers of the aortic wall....
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Dr Zulqarnain Gilani
1 MIN READ
published
December 2022
ECU researcher wins prestigious grant by applying Artificial Intelligence to the medical world
ECU research fellow Dr Zulqarnain Gilani has won a prestigious grant and distinction for his work using artificial intelligence to...
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sarcopenia-guidelines
1 MIN READ
published
November 2022
ECU part of international taskforce clarifying prevention, diagnosis and treatment of sarcopenia
An international task force has sought the expertise of Edith Cowan University (ECU) researchers to assist in developing clinical and...
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Little-Aussie-Bugs-series_-002
2 MIN READ
published
November 2022
‘Little Aussie Bugs’ to teach children how to be healthy
Kids as young as two will soon be learning how to stay healthy, with a new set of children’s books...
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acl-injury
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October 2022
ACL Rehab – is it all in your head?
An anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury presents short and long-term challenges to the patient and the health system. Read the...
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sarcopenia-resistance
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published
August 2022
Resistance exercise frontline defence against sarcopenia
Sarcopenia is the loss of muscle mass in conjunction with reduced strength and/or physical performance. In July 2019, sarcopenia was...
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Fruit and vegetable stall
1 MIN READ
published
July 2022
From paddocks to plates: helping create a healthier community
ECU’s Nutrition & Health Innovation Research Institute has helped the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale become the first local council in...
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Dr Marc Sim
1 MIN READ
published
June 2022
Prestigious Fellowship to help prevent falls in older Australians
An Edith Cowan University researcher has won almost $400,000 in State Government funding to help prevent falls in older Australians....
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app-on-ipad-screen
3 MIN READ
published
June 2022
Teaching teenagers to spot the signs of Meningococcal Disease
An educational app developed by an Edith Cowan University (ECU) research team has proved equally as effective in teaching high...
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veg-stress
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published
June 2022
Fruit and veg may improve mental wellbeing
Stress can be considered a normal part of our daily lives, however prolonged or chronic stress can increase the risk...
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e-scooter-injuries
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published
April 2022
E-scooter injuries
Electric scooters have gone from oddity to essential item for the inner-city commute, and even on Perth City’s quiet, pandemic...
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child-dairy-health
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published
February 2022
Rethinking dairy intake
The aim of The Milky Way study, led by Associate Professor Therese O'Sullivan, was to investigate the effects of regular...
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Associate Professor Therese O'Sullivan
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published
January 2022
Learn with leaders at ECU
The world is full of questions that need answers. Experts from Edith Cowan University (ECU) are at the forefront of...
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0 MIN READ
published
December 2021
3D printed food: better health, less waste
Researchers from Edith Cowan University are using innovative food technology to boost the fruit and veg intake of Australians while also reducing food waste. By...
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Dr Simone-Radavelli with Professor Caroline Finch holding media award certificate.
2 MIN READ
published
November 2021
Media stars celebrated at ECU
The extraordinary efforts of researchers to share their expertise has been acknowledged at the 2021 ECU media awards. This year...
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falls-fractures
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published
November 2021
Preventing falls and fractures in older Australians
This sobering quote reflects the daily reality for many older Australians, for whom injuries due to falls may lead to...
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Dr Marc Sim and Dr Catherine Bondonno
1 MIN READ
published
June 2021
ECU duo advancing health through nutrition
Two ECU researchers have been awarded Royal Perth Hospital (RPH) Research Foundation Fellowships for their work to reduce the burden...
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aac-heart-health
0 MIN READ
published
April 2021
Abdominal aortic calcification and cardiovascular disease
Abdominal aortic calcification (AAC), commonly seen on abdominal and lumbar spine imaging, was associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular...
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