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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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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...

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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...

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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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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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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...

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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...

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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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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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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...

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Happy parenting – prevention is better than cure

Many parenting interventions emphasise skills training after problems develop, as opposed to establishing a strong parent-child relationship from early on....

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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...

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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...

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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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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...

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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...

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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...

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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...