Child hearing loss more common in culturally and linguistically diverse families
Children from culturally and linguistically diverse families are more likely to have hearing loss compared to their ethnic majority peers, research led by UQ has found.
9 July 2025
Tiny antibody has big impact on deadly Hendra and Nipah viruses
Researchers have discovered a strategy to neutralise two highly lethal viruses for which there is currently no approved vaccine or cure.
9 July 2025
Physical inactivity incurs a conservative estimated global cost of $US67.5 billion a year, leading a Queensland researcher to emphasise that prevention should be a priority.
28 July 2016
The increased risk of death associated with sitting for eight hours a day could be offset by one hour of physical activity a day.
28 July 2016An international academic publisher has confirmed The University of Queensland’s already laudable research excellence is continuing to improve, with the Nature Index 2016 Rising Stars placing UQ second in the Asia-Pacific region.
28 July 2016
Women are being encouraged to ensure their body mass index (BMI) is within a healthy range before pregnancy to ensure the best outcomes for their babies.
28 July 2016A world-first study has questioned the relative benefits of robotic keyhole surgery for prostate cancer.
27 July 2016
A public health program that was modelled on University of Queensland research and designed to help people maintain the switch to a healthy lifestyle has been extended.
27 July 2016
A University of Queensland researcher has been recruited by the UN International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to lead projects combating malnutrition through nuclear nutrition techniques.
26 July 2016
Cows that pass you on the right might be giving you the “evil eye”, according to an international study that could help cattle breeders reduce animal stress and anxiety levels.
26 July 2016
Researchers at The University of Queensland have contributed to the discovery of three new genes which increase the risk of motor neurone disease (MND), opening the door for targeted treatments.
26 July 2016
Dr Caitlin Brandenburg’s award-winning research is certainly something to get people talking.
25 July 2016
Two out of three Australians will develop skin cancer before turning 70, with research showing the majority of sun damage occurs during childhood and adolescence.
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