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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 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

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bone-health-vit-k

published
November 2022

Higher vitamin K intake linked to lower bone fracture risk late in life

Breaking bones can be lifechanging events — especially as we age, when hip fractures can become particularly damaging and result...

flavonoids-health

published
November 2022

How black tea (and other favourites) may help your health later in life

A daily cup of tea could help you to enjoy better health late in life — however if you’re not...

dementia-dexa

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...

police-recruit-injury

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...

healthy-cooking-health-mind

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...

Dr Liezhou Zhong holding a plate with 3D printed food.

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...

child-dairy

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...

3 dimensional face scan

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...

Stethoscope on a table with green vegetables

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...

female-falls

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...

Watermelon, bananas, oranges and apples on a table

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...

healthy-eating-less-stress

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...

Stethoscope with beetroot and leafy green vegetables in the background

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...

Dumbbells and leafy green vegetables on a table

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...

new-research-heart-disease

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...

medical-research-ai

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...

bone-scans-heart-risk

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...

flavonoid-fruits

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...

Dr Nicola Bondonno holding a basket of red apples

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...

Metal lunchbox with a sandwich, fruit and vegetables on red and white chequered tablecloth

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...

cruciferous-health

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...