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Vaccinating pregnant mothers against whooping cough at the right time can significantly reduce the risk to babies.

Researchers from The University of Queensland and The Wesley Research Institute have found a high number of at-risk children are living with undiagnosed coeliac disease.

Sun exposure is the number one cause of skin cancer – including the most deadly form, melanoma. High levels of sun exposure cause an estimated 7,200 melanomas in Australia each year.

University of Queensland researchers have compared brain development in marsupial and placental mammals, bringing us one step closer to understanding how the mammalian brain evolved.

UQ researchers have identified gene variants which may contribute to people being at higher risk for nodular melanoma.

University of Queensland researchers are testing a new psychotherapeutic intervention to improve the lives of people living with cognitive impairment or dementia who experience anxiety.

A beauty trend gaining popularity on TikTok, dubbed the “carrot tan”, claims eating three carrots a day will give you a natural tan.

UQ research has found general practitioners are proactively providing preventative health checks to women in mid-life who need it most.

University of Queensland research has found ethnicity plays a significant role in determining a woman’s risk of developing type 2 diabetes after early menopause.

University of Queensland researchers have identified a novel drug target with the potential to overcome drug resistance and prevent tumour regrowth in cancer patients.

Researchers from The University of Queensland have found women can retain the benefits of exercise during their 20s, going on to have better heart health later in life.

South East Queenslanders living near bushland and green spaces are being encouraged to join a University of Queensland study on the health impacts of bushfire smoke.

Australia’s biggest master-planned community could soon become one of our healthiest.

Patient recruitment is underway for a University of Queensland-led clinical trial to test the effectiveness of a diabetes drug to slow the progression of polycystic kidney disease (PKD).

Two researchers from The University of Queensland have secured more than $2.4 million in funding from the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) to support research partnerships and improve health outcomes for women and infants.

Everything we consume contains energy our bodies use to move, grow and maintain health. To work out how much energy is in different foods and drinks, we need to first look at a few core concepts.

There is a lot of health buzz around the term “inflammation” right now. From new scientific discoveries to celebrities and social media influencers, it seems like everyone is talking about this important bodily process and its potential impact on our health.

When Sophie was pregnant with her first baby, she had an oral glucose tolerance blood test. A few days later, the hospital phoned telling her she had gestational diabetes.

University of Queensland researchers have received a $3.1 million grant for a trial which could revolutionise endometrial cancer treatment.

Early hunter-gatherers faced long periods of fasting. Their access to food relied on successful hunting, fishing, and the availability of wild plants.