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man brushing child's teeth
2 MIN READ
published
July 2025
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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Closeup of edible plants on a wooden table under the lights
2 MIN READ
published
June 2025
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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Josh_HeartFoundation
1 MIN READ
published
June 2025
ECU led team to partner with the Heart Foundation to commercialise a new solution to screen for blood vessel calcification
A team led by Edith Cowan University (ECU)’s Nutrition and Health Innovation Research Institute (NHIRI) within the School of Medical...
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Hands that are picking coffee beans from the coffee tree
2 MIN READ
published
June 2025
Could new technology save your daily cup of coffee?
New research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) could potentially save your daily cup of coffee. The research has identified a new and...
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dark choc
3 MIN READ
published
June 2025
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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Amanda Claus Tina
1 MIN READ
published
May 2025
ECU research leads to IBS solution
Researchers from Edith Cowan University (ECU) have developed a dietary fibre powder, ur gut®, to assist people suffering from irritable...
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DXA
2 MIN READ
published
May 2025
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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Dr Mary Kennedy, Dr Zulqarnain Gilani, Dr Marc SIm, Dr Lauren Blekkenhorst and Dr Myles Muprhy
2 MIN READ
published
May 2025
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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Professor Gina Trapp
1 MIN READ
published
March 2025
ABC 7:30 Report on ‘Should Junk Food Advertising be banned’
Professor Gina Trapp, Head of the Food Environments Team at NHIRI, recently featured on the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) 7:30...
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Dr Liezhou Zhong, Professor Josh Lewis and Dr Lauren Blekkenhorst in front of an image of a leg being bandaged by someone's hands wearing white gloves.
2 MIN READ
published
March 2025
ECU collaboration awarded $1 million to improve nutrition in people with leaky legs
A new research collaboration between Edith Cowan University's (ECU's) Nutrition & Health Innovation Research Institute (NHIRI), Silverchain, Sir Charles Gairdner...
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A person clutching their knee. The background is outdoors, with natural lighting and a blurred setting. Inset in the image is a circular portrait of Dr Myles Murphy.
2 MIN READ
published
January 2025
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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3 MIN READ
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...
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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.
2 MIN READ
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...
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Dr Claire Pulker
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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...
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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.
2 MIN READ
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...
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prof-gina-trapp
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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...
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An older couple cycles outdoors on a sunny day, with inset of Prof Josh Lewis and Dr Simone Radavelli Bagatini
2 MIN READ
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...
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A woman holding her lower back in pain sits on a couch in a modern living room, with an inset of Dr Myles Murphy.
2 MIN READ
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...
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FET-APHA
3 MIN READ
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...
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Food Environments Team
1 MIN READ
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...
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lauren-blekkenhorst-cruciferous
2 MIN READ
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...
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Nicola-bondonno-nitrate
2 MIN READ
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...
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concussion-symposium
2 MIN READ
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...
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Dr Cassandra Smith
1 MIN READ
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...
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