Dr Veerman is encouraging people to incorporate physical activity into daily life, making it a habit rather than a chore

Researchers are calling for a major boost to physical activity recommendations, with a new study linking more weekly exercise to a reduced risk of five common diseases.

10 August 2016
The greatest health benefits from a sugary drinks tax are likely to be seen in young people

A 20 per cent tax on sugar-sweetened drinks would result in widespread, long-lasting public health benefits and significant health cost savings, a new study shows.

14 April 2016

Today is World Health Day: Beat Diabetes. UQ experts are available for comment on diabetes-related topics, including drug development, physical activity, diet and body mass, and autoimmune diabetes.

7 April 2016

Removing GST exemption from fresh fruit and vegetables could have huge implications for the health of Australians, warn researchers from The University of Queensland (UQ).

14 October 2013

Screening for the “obesity gene” would be ineffective and the battle against obesity should focus on society-wide action like banning junk food advertising, according to a University of Queensland researcher.

2 November 2011