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The University of Queensland will co-lead Australia’s third National Child and Adolescent Survey of Mental Health and Wellbeing along with Curtin University.

UQ-led research has found people on the autism spectrum are almost 3 times more likely to die by suicide compared to non-autistic people.

Professor Paul Griffin writes about the new COVID vaccines that may be coming to Australia soon via the Conversation.

University of Queensland research has shown some Australians who smoke cigarettes are trying different methods to minimise their spending on tobacco rather than quitting, despite the greater financial and health benefits of quitting smoking.

Researchers at UQ are developing a comprehensive paediatric immune cell ‘atlas’ to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of children with life-threatening diseases such as cancer, diabetes and lupus.

Teams of researchers from UQ working on pioneering melanoma imaging and preventing deadly infections, along with a science engagement team, have won prestigious 2024 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes.

Long term relief is within reach for people with the debilitating autoimmune disease, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), after an $11.5 million grant was awarded to a University of Queensland-led team.

Announcing the UQ Centre for Extracellular Vesicle Nanomedicine

University of Queensland researchers have received a $3 million grant from the National Health and Medical Research Council to establish a new Centre of Research Excellence (CRE).

Professor Ranjeny Thomas AM from UQ’s Frazer Institute was awarded the QIMR Berghofer Woman of Influence Award.

People who are taller are at greater risk of developing cancer. But why? Here’s what we know, don’t know and suspect.

The weight-loss drug Wegovy is now available in Australia. So how does Wegovy work and how much weight can you expect to lose while taking it? And what are the potential risks – and costs – for those who use it?

While you’re likely familiar with type 1 and type 2 diabetes, you’ve probably heard less about type 1.5 diabetes.

Professor Lauren Ball writes for the Conversation about the resurgence of cottage cheese and its popularity on social media platforms like Tiktok.

University of Queensland research could lead to a more effective immunotherapy treatment against bladder cancer

Over 120 Year 1 medical students from The University of Queensland (UQ) recently returned from a four day “immersion” tour, where they experienced the charms and challenges of rural and remote living.

Researchers from The University of Queensland have been awarded more than $2.9 million through the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Partnership Projects scheme.

Professor Jenny Doust from the School of Public Health writes about why ovarian cancer is so hard to detect and what symptoms can be focussed on to make it easier for the Conversation.

The Australian Medical Association (AMA) has recognised two members of the Faculty of Medicine in the 2024 AMA awards.

Professor Lauren Ball from the School of Public Health explores the social media trend of "Ricezempic" for the Conversation.