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Blood test could determine diabetes risk

A study by ECU and CPH PhD candidate Dan Wu investigated the connection between systematic inflammation, assessed by joint cumulative high-sensitivity CRP and another biomarker called monocyte to high-density lipoprotein ratio (MHR), and incident type 2 diabetes.

New book bringing precision to preventative healthcare

Professor Wei Wang's newly published book demonstrates advanced strategies focused on suboptimal health, an elusive physical state between health and disease.

Cancer Council WA to invest in local prostate cancer research

Cancer researchers will begin a recruitment process this month for men in the metro area with prostate cancer, in a bid to trial a new strategy to combat weight gain following prostate cancer treatment. This research is possible through the generous provision of a gift in a Will to Cancer Council WA.

Prestigious grant awarded to tackle national health challenges

Dr Emmanuel Adewuyi from ECU's Centre for Precision Health (CPH) will receive more than $662,000 over five years under the NHMRC Investigator Grant to study the conditions and diseases commonly found in people living with dementia, known as comorbidities, at a genetic level.

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ECU's School of Business and Law and School of Science first collaborative Careers Fair

This year's Get Connected Careers Fair marked a milestone for ECU as the School of Science and the School of Business and Law joined forces to co-host a dynamic event that showcased the diverse career opportunities available to students.

Exercise, peer support and bit of luck is the secret to reaching 100

It has been longed stressed that exercise plays a vital role in overall wellbeing and health as well as longevity, something Kevin Ryan, who recently celebrated his 100th birthday, is a great testament to.

We teach school kids about safe sex. We need to teach safe sexting too

Researchers have argued the legal approach to sexting can end up punishing those it is supposed to protect. It also adds to the shaming and fear around sexting for young people.

Only walking for exercise? Here's how to get the most out of it

We’re living longer than in previous generations, with one in eight Australians aged over 85. But the current gap between life expectancy ("lifespan") and health-adjusted life expectancy ("healthspan") is about ten years. This means many of us live with significant health problems in our later years.

Maternal health support critical in the development of children born to mothers with pre-existing diabetes

Intrauterine exposure to diabetes could be a crucial factor in the mental and psychomotor development of children, particularly those younger than 12 months.

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