Public health agencies could be better equipped to predict and manage mosquito-borne virus outbreaks in high-risk areas like the Kimberley and Pilbara thanks to a world first model produced by local researchers.
Jun 9, 2016
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The sleeping habits of more than 1,000 adult West Australians are to be assessed to see if their sleep disorders are capable of being passed on to their children.
Jun 8, 2016
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A young UWA researcher hopes that one day a simple blood test could screen a breast cancer patient's DNA for cancer related genetic information within each tumour which would alleviate the need for other invasive procedures ...
Jun 7, 2016
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New findings into how type 1 diabetes disrupts the immune system and impacts a person's risk of developing the condition have been uncovered by a team of researchers from the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research – ...
Jun 3, 2016
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With Heart Week shining a spotlight on Australia's heart health ealier this month leading cardiologist Professor Peter Thompson calls for urgent heart research to help understand the cause of heart disease better.
Jun 2, 2016
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WA doctors could soon have a score card to rank diabetic patients on their likelihood of developing depression in old age.
May 31, 2016
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Teachers may soon have a way to pinpoint and measure the seriousness of covert bullying incidents at school and how it affects primary school-aged kids.
May 30, 2016
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Better access to health services and more awareness of diabetes are being hailed for a 70 per cent decrease in the risk of local type 2 diabetics requiring a leg amputation.
May 16, 2016
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Most people would think nothing of sharing a bed, knife or fork with their spouse, but would you ever share poo?
May 10, 2016
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Online virtual environments are among the latest tools being used by WA health researchers to get through to heavy drinkers about the risks they face.
May 6, 2016
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