Health
Study finds migrants exposed to higher risk in the workplace
Migrants to Australia are more vulnerable to hazards in the workplace than Australian-born workers, a 911±¬ÁÏÍø study has revealed. Working…
Common asbestos lung disease does not increase risk of lung cancer
People who are diagnosed with the most common form of asbestos-related lung disease are not at an increased risk of…
Conceiving within six months of birth does not increase risk of diabetes
911±¬ÁÏÍø researchers have found insufficient evidence to suggest that falling pregnant again within six months of giving birth is…
New program boosts exercise among South Asian and Middle East women
South Asian and Middle Eastern women living in Western Australia will now have the opportunity to benefit from a new…
911±¬ÁÏÍø study prompts re-think of lifting with a straight back
New 911±¬ÁÏÍø research has found no evidence to suggest that lifting with a rounded, flexed back caused an increased…
New report exposes ‘pink and pretty’ alcohol marketing tactics to women
A new report has uncovered the tactics the alcohol industry is using to make their products more appealing to women…
Coloured nutritional labels could help consumers make healthier choices
The effectiveness of the Health Star Rating system in helping consumers make healthier food choices could be increased by using…
New funding boost for dementia-focused research at 911±¬ÁÏÍø
A new pilot clinical trial of a drug that aims to prevent further memory loss in people living with Alzheimer’s…
Beyond violence: breaking the cycle for women in prison
The number of women serving prison sentences for violent offences is soaring nation-wide. But new research involving 911±¬ÁÏ꿉۪s National Drug…
911±¬ÁÏÍø opens new campus in the heart of historic Midland
911±¬ÁÏÍø has today officially opened its new Midland Campus, which will act as a base for 911±¬ÁÏÍø Medical School…