Edith Cowan University
New and affordable counselling services address critical need in Perth's north
A range of affordable counselling services are now open to the public at the Edith Cowan University (ECU) Health Centre, Wanneroo.
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Edith Cowan University
Pomegranates could offer a solution to fatty liver disease
Ellegic acid, an antioxidant found in some fruits and vegetables, could have on halting and potentially reversing the damage caused by fatty liver disease.
Macquarie University
Online treatment as effective as face-to-face for kids with anxiety, study finds
An online program to help children and teenagers beat anxiety has been shown to be as effective in the long term as treatment with a therapist, potentially improving access to care while saving families money.
Macquarie University
How brain research breakthrough could spark next generation of hearing devices
New brain research has busted a 75 year-old theory about how humans hear. Distinguished Professor David McAlpine explains how the findings could lead to better voice recognition technology as well as more advanced hearing devices.
University of New England
Forum calls for greater mental health support in schools
Student Support Officers are needed in NSW primary schools to address the continuing fallout of COVID lockdowns and mounting mental health crisis, according to the organisers of a University of New England forum.
Edith Cowan University
Grandmothers could be the answer to adolescent angst
New research has found that investment by maternal grandmothers into grandchildren who have suffered multiple adverse early life experiences (AELE's) could significantly reduce emotional and behavioural problems in these children.
Edith Cowan University
ECU to become first WA university to offer osteopathy course
Edith Cowan University (ECU) will become Western Australia's first osteopathy educator, and one of only four nationally, with the School of Medical and Health Sciences offering a Bachelor of Medical Science (Osteopathy).
University of Southern Queensland
Fight against children’s mental health crisis gains Momentum
A free online mental health platform co-designed by young people, for young people has been launched to tackle the ongoing children’s mental health crisis.
Edith Cowan University
ECU researchers call for enhanced research into common post-stroke condition
Lateropulsion, a clinical condition which results in the body leaning to one side, affects about half of all stroke survivors.
Edith Cowan University
Plant-sourced nitrate proves positive to human health
New research has found that nitrate from plant sources is associated with a lower risk of mortality while nitrate from other sources such as animal-based foods, processed meat and tap water, is linked to a higher risk of mortality.
Charles Darwin University
Got a chronic disease and fear of needles? A prick-free natural alternative is on the horizon
A Charles Darwin University (CDU) researcher is a step closer to replacing the needle to deliver drugs in the treatment of many chronic diseases.
The University of Queensland
Lifelike lab-grown skin developed from human stem cells
“This has the potential to improve the quality of life of patients with severe burn injuries, and those who live with the pain caused by scarring from previous skin grafts.”