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published
August 2023

2023 Nutrition & Health Innovation Research Institute (NHIRI) and Nutrition Society of Australia (NSA) Perth group Symposium

2023 NHIRI / NSA Symposium: Supporting Healthy Ageing - Future Challenges and Opportunities We invite you to join us for...

Empty-plate-healthy-food

published
August 2023

Funding futures in new clinical health innovations

Edith Cowan University (ECU) has been selected as the host university to lead innovative research into strategic and health priorities, including...

Dr Marc Sim standing behind a bench with vegetables on it and windows in the background.

published
July 2023

Tall Poppy teaching others to stand tall

Edith Cowan University (ECU) medical and health researcher Dr Marc Sim has been selected as one of the outstanding early...

Male and female teenagers using tapping on tablets screens in a classroom.

published
June 2023

Using video games to get teens off the couch to build better bones and joints

Though they are often seen as being detrimental to healthy lifestyles in kids, video games may be a crucial element...

Baskets of green leafy vegetables on a table

published
May 2023

Nitrate: healthy heart or cancer risk? Meet nutrition’s Jekyll and Hyde

Despite our understanding of nutrition expanding remarkably in recent times, few aspects of our diet continue to confuse and divide...

Purple, red and white potatoes

published
December 2022

It’s not them, it’s you: Why potatoes don’t deserve their bad reputation

With low or no-carbohydrate diets rising in popularity in recent times, the humble potato is now regularly overlooked in favour...

tea

published
November 2022

How black tea (and other favourites) may help your health later in life

A daily cup of tea could help you to enjoy better health late in life — however if you’re not...

Older male and female preparing vegetables

published
March 2022

Chef’s kiss: Research shows healthy home cooking equals a healthy mind

New research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has found being confident in the kitchen is not only good for your...

Dr Liezhou Zhong holding a plate with 3D printed food.

published
December 2021

3D printed meals could help us make better food choices

Researchers from Edith Cowan University are using innovative food technology to boost the fruit and vegetable intake of Australians, from...

jug pouring milk into glass

published
October 2021

Whole fat or low-fat milk better for kids?

A world-first study from Edith Cowan University has found whole fat milk is just as good for kids as low...

Stethoscope on a table with green vegetables

published
August 2021

Growing evidence of vitamin K benefits for heart health

New Edith Cowan University research has found that people who eat a diet rich in vitamin K have up to...

Watermelon, bananas, oranges and apples on a table

published
June 2021

Growing evidence fruit may lower type 2 diabetes risk

Eating at least two serves of fruit daily has been linked with 36 per cent lower odds of developing type...

A variety of fruit and vegetables

published
May 2021

Eating more fruit and vegetables linked to less stress

Eating a diet rich in fruit and vegetables is associated with less stress, according to new research from Edith Cowan...

Stethoscope with beetroot and leafy green vegetables in the background

published
May 2021

One cup of leafy green vegetables a day lowers risk of heart disease

New Edith Cowan University research has found that by eating just one cup of nitrate-rich vegetables each day people can...

Dumbbells and leafy green vegetables on a table

published
March 2021

Leafy green vegetables could boost muscle function

Eating just one cup of leafy green vegetables every day could boost muscle function, according to new Edith Cowan University...

Hand picking red apple from tree

published
October 2020

Flavonoid research

For centuries, alchemists searched for an elusive substance that could extend our lives. In the quest for more days on...

Red apples hanging from tree

published
September 2020

Helping WA breed the world’s best apple

New research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) is paving the way to develop Western Australia’s next super healthy apple. Western...

Metal lunchbox with a sandwich, fruit and vegetables on red and white chequered tablecloth

published
September 2020

Experts call for national approach to healthy eating in childcare

ECU nutrition experts have called for national consistency in food provision within Australian childcare centres amid concerns many young children...

Person chopping broccoli

published
August 2020

Broccoli and Brussels sprouts a cut above for blood vessel health

New research has shown some of our least favourite vegetables could be the most beneficial when it comes to preventing...