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Four new species of tropical sharks that use their fins to walk are causing a stir in waters off northern Australia and New Guinea.

Women who experience premature menopause are significantly more likely to develop multiple chronic conditions, according to a new study by the University of Queensland.

Rolling images and stories of bushfire devastation can take a toll.

Working with communities to improve food security among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children will be the focus of a significant University of Queensland study.

Many Australians are reluctant to use sunscreen, even though it’s an important element in preventing the skin cancers that affect about two in three of us at some time in our lives.

There’s an enourmous variety of sunscreens to choose from. Major supermarkets each sell more than 60 options. And one large pharmacy chain sells more than 100.

So how do you choose sunscreen that’s right for you?

An Australian-first study into mental disorders has commenced at The University of Queensland.

The University of Queensland has appointed an Associate Dean (Indigenous Engagement) to lead reconciliation in the Faculty of Medicine.

Leading medical experts, academics and government officials will gather to develop a coordinated approach to improve heart health in Queensland and across the world.

If you’ve ever Googled the causes of a skin complaint or damaged hair, chances are someone on the internet has pointed the finger at SLS, or sodium lauryl (or laureth) sulfate, a common ingredient in beauty products, washes, toothpastes and even cleaning products.

The University of Queensland’s Faculty of Medicine Excellence Awards have turned the spotlight on its outstanding researchers, teachers, clinicians and professional staff for their exceptional work in helping to advance human health.

It’s a shame some people think talking about cleaning and caring for our genitals is embarrassing or taboo. We probably know more about hair care than penis care.

A mutated gene found in people with intellectual disabilities that could be targeted for treatment has been identified by an international team including University of Queensland researchers.

Sleep problems, fatigue and attention difficulties in the weeks after a child’s concussion injury could be a sign of reduced brain function and decreased grey matter.

Prominent GP and former member of parliament Kerryn Phelps has entered the turf war between doctors and pharmacists over who gets to prescribe.

Researchers from The University of Queensland (UQ) Faculty of Medicine are among the most influential in the world with six academics named on the 2019 Highly Cited list.

Using a stool test to measure protein in poo can reduce the number of patients undergoing invasive colonoscopies, reducing costs for individuals and the health system.

Infertile women who correctly identified patterns in their menstrual cycles doubled their chances of falling pregnant.

A simple blood test could soon become the latest monitoring tool for the early detection of melanoma in the eye.

More than 2,000 people in the United States have developed serious lung damage in a poisoning outbreak associated with the use of vaping devices this year. At least 39 people have died from the condition.