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An international study has revealed the age at which women experience major reproductive events, such as their first period or giving birth, has changed significantly over time.

Dementia is one of the leading causes of death in Australia, but University of Queensland research has found the disease affects men and women differently.

The risk of developing melanoma is significantly multiplied for people who have red hair and more than 20 large moles, University of Queensland researchers have found. 

UQ’s Child Health Research Centre is partnering with not-for-profit agency Key Assets to develop a new treatment program for children with neurodevelopmental impairments, including fetal alcohol spectrum disorder.

University of Queensland researchers are examining how the mother-infant bond might be affected by both shaming and compassion.

Two University of Queensland teachers have been given top marks for their dedication and innovative approaches to student learning at the Australian Awards for University Teaching.

During the first round of hearings in the aged care royal commission, we heard many Australians would prefer to receive help at home than move into an aged care facility.

University of Queensland researchers have discovered a hidden metabolic advantage that prevents people with a specific type of dwarfism from developing type 2 diabetes or cancer.

Three clinical trials for rare cancer treatments and a dialysis education program led by University of Queensland researchers have been awarded more than $7.6 million in grants.

An alternative pathway for conferring professorships has been adopted by the Faculty of Medicine to recognise the contributions of clinicians to medical research and education. 

Ochsner Academics has recognised six of their best teachers through their annual Teaching Excellence Awards (TEA).

Brain size doesn’t just relate to how smart people are but also to how bitter they find tonic water, University of Queensland researchers have found.

Will I go blind if I shut my eyes and face the Sun?

Third-generation rural general practitioner and Head of UQ’s Rural Clinical School Professor Sarah Strasser has been named a Member of the Order of Australia in the Australia Day honours list.

University of Queensland experts are available to comment on research into ovarian cancer and heart disease. Journalists can contact the experts below or search by topic or name at UQ Experts.

Almost $400,000 in seed funding has been awarded to collaborative projects between The University of Queensland’s Faculty of Medicine and the Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences.

As Queenslanders flock to the outdoors this Australia Day weekend, University of Queensland researchers are investigating whether text messages could prevent people falling victim to sunburn.

Women who are depressed before conception are more likely to have children with poor psychosocial outcomes, University of Queensland researchers have found.

Adopting an integrated approach to mental health care can improve client outcomes despite logistical and other challenges, according to an evaluation by UQ’s Queensland Centre for Mental Health Research (QCMHR).

There’s a lot to be said for sunshine – both good and bad. It’s our main source of vitamin D, which is essential for bone and muscle health. Populations with higher levels of sun exposure also have better blood pressure and mood levels, and fewer autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis.