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Nicola-bondonno-nitrate

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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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...

Dr Cassandra Smith

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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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February 2024

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...

older-woman-heart

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February 2024

Understanding rapid weight loss in older women: Message from the heart

Unexplained rapid weight loss in older people could be a sign of underlying disease and can be linked with increased...

Dr Liezhou Zhong free-drying food

published
December 2023

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...

Dr Jack Dalla Via

published
December 2023

You “aorta” look beyond muscle and bone for falls and fracture risk: New AI algorithm identifies high risk older women

A new automated machine-learning algorithm has been developed by researchers at Edith Cowan University (ECU). The algorithm accurately assesses abdominal...

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November 2023

Getting to the heart of falls risk – CVD and musculoskeletal health

Around 33% of Australians aged 65 years and over fall each year, with one in five experiencing injuries such as...

heart-aac

published
October 2023

ECU Associate Professor getting to the heart of healthy ageing

Associate Professor Josh Lewis has been awarded a 2023 Heart Foundation Future Leader Fellowship. Edith Cowan University (ECU) Associate Professor...

Dr Mary Kennedy

published
October 2023

Cancer Council WA Postdoctoral Research Fellowship awarded to ECU’s Dr Mary Kennedy

Edith Cowan University (ECU) researcher Dr Mary Kennedy has been awarded $225,000 over the next three years in a bid...

innovation-grants

published
October 2023

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...

gut-health

published
August 2023

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...

Dr Marc Sim standing behind a bench with vegetables on it and windows in the background.

published
July 2023

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...

touch-of-a-button

published
July 2023

AI to predict your health later in life — all at the press of a button

Thanks to artificial intelligence, we will soon be able to predict our risk of developing serious health conditions later in...

teenagers-bone-health

published
June 2023

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...

nitrate-good-or-not

published
May 2023

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...

dementia-warning

published
May 2023

Slowing down in your old age? It may be a dementia warning sign

It’s generally accepted we will lose muscle strength and slow down as we age, making it more difficult to perform...

3d printed food.

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...

potatoes-source

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December 2022

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...

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...

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...

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...