Edith Cowan University

Health

A Single Workout Can Fight Back Against Cancer

One session of intense exercise—either resistance training or high-intensity intervals—may help suppress breast cancer cell growth, according to new research from Edith Cowan University.

Jul 30, 2025

Health

Leafy Greens Cut Heart Disease Deaths by 43% in Study

Women who ate the most vitamin K1-rich vegetables had nearly half the risk of dying from heart disease compared to those eating the least, according to a 14-year study tracking 1,436 older Australian women.

Jun 28, 2025

Brain & Behavior

Coastal Crabs Are Silent Killers of Baby Sea Turtles

A new study sheds light on a grim reality for newly hatched loggerhead sea turtles along Australia's west coast: a feeding frenzy orchestrated by golden ghost crabs.

Jun 10, 2025

Health

Five-Minute Muscle Magic Transforms Health With Minimal Daily Effort

Just five minutes of daily exercise focusing on the right muscle movements could significantly improve your strength, flexibility, and mental wellbeing, according to new research that challenges conventional wisdom about how much exercise we need.

Mar 26, 2025

Health

Can’t exercise a particular muscle? Strengthening the opposite side of your body can stop it wasting away

Loss of muscle strength can be one of the most damaging outcomes when someone is unable to move a part of their body for a long period of time.

Mar 2, 2023

Health

Can I come, too? How tourism can include people whose health conditions usually keep them at home

Following the disruption of COVID-19, the global tourism industry has largely opened up again; however, travelling remains a serious challenge for a large group of people.

Feb 8, 2023