Science Network WA

Health

A guide for walking off Christmas Day treats

Many of us will overindulge in the festive fare on offer this Christmas, but we might think twice about eating something on the naughty side if that food features a label noting the time it takes to burn off that particular ...

Pediatrics

Bowel deformity cleared as cause of developmental delays

Children born with gastroschisis, where the bowel is outside of the abdomen at birth, develop normally neurologically and psychologically despite being exposed to risks linked to abnormalities.

Autism spectrum disorders

Autistic workers and bosses differ on support

Curtin University researchers are testing a system to enable employers to identify ways to best accommodate workers living with autism spectrum disorders (ASD).

Health

Fun and friends key to getting teens off the couch

Forms of exercise that prioritises having fun, group activities and keeping healthy rather than competition could be the key to getting WA teenagers more active, research suggests.

Cardiology

Battling the world's second biggest killer

There's a good chance that you know someone who's either had a stroke or is going to have one: it's the second most common cause of death worldwide, causing one in every 10 deaths.

Health

Opinion: Why mix alcohol with energy drinks?

It is that time of year when schools and universities are breaking up from exams and when young people start to party and unwind from the pressures of the year. Curtin University's Julia Stafford considers the harmful effects ...

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