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ECU research uncovers why some athletes struggle to bounce back after ACL surgery

New research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has uncovered a surprising result in athletes following anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction, which could impact their return to sports.

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ECU research debunks link between calcium supplements and dementia

New research has found no evidence that calcium monotherapy increases the long-term risk for dementia.

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Time for the gloves to come off

The indiscriminate use of non-sterile gloves in hospitals and clinics could be doing more harm than good, new research has found.

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WA Government backs ECU-led project to transform underwater defence networks

ECU and partner Proteus Maritime has been awarded a grant to develop an undersea networking system to transform defence communication in WA.

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Unlocking the power within: Recycling lithium batteries for a sustainable future

As the amount of lithium ion battery waste increases, new research has highlighted that the recycling of these batteries could deliver electric results.

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Education aspirations high among Indigenous youth but access still failing them

New ECU research with more than 500 secondary students in Western Australia has investigated their experiences at school and their education aspirations.

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How hard you train could be impacting your gut

While exercise is great for both your mental and physical health, really intensive exercise could be impacting your gut biome, new research from Edith Cowan University has found.

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End-of-life care missing a key player: the psychologist

Psychologists could play a vital role in helping Australians navigate voluntary assisted dying (VAD), but new Edith Cowan University (ECU) research shows there are significant barriers preventing them from doing so.

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Machine learning to help identify 'hidden fat' on routine bone scans

A new AI algorithm is being developed by ECU that uses bone density scans to estimate visceral fat levels.

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Warm-up could make or break a work-out

New research from Edith Cowan University has shown that the warm-up before exercise could be just as important as the exercise itself.

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Both weights and HIIT offer health benefits for cancer survivors

New research has found that both resistance training and high intensity interval training (HIIT) produced sufficient levels of myokines to help in the fight against cancer.

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Lady Godiva rides again: How a naked protest became a feminist icon

A new Edith Cowan University (ECU) study has revealed how Lady Godiva's legendary naked ride still fuels art, protest and pop culture nearly 1,000 years on.