UQ study finds dementia risk drops across generations
A person aged 75 to 80 is less likely to have dementia today compared to someone of the same age several decades ago, a University of Queensland study has found.
5 June 2025
Low pregnancy iron levels linked to sex reversal in utero
Iron deficiency in pregnancy may influence the sex development of a baby in utero, researchers have found.
5 June 2025
Quit smoking study expanded to North Queensland
Cairns and Townsville residents who want to give up smoking can access free nicotine replacement therapies and potentially life-saving lung cancer screening by participating in a research study.
30 May 2025
A $10 million biopharmaceutical initiative with strong industry support will be established at The University of Queensland to train the next generation of scientists and enhance Australia’s capabilities in the pharmaceutical sector.
10 July 2016
Up to one-third of young Australian women experience episodes of binge or overeating, with socially disadvantaged women at greater than average risk.
28 June 2016
We spend the majority of our childhood years waiting to do it, and in adulthood we try to hang on for as long as possible before giving it up.
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Researchers have unlocked secrets of our ancient immune system in a major scientific advance that could help scientists and clinicians in the global fight against disease.
24 June 2016
Ever wondered why you sometimes ‘get that lovin’ feeling’ out of the blue, but at other times you feel you’ve lost your mojo?
24 June 2016
A pilot program aimed at stemming antibiotic resistance has successfully reduced prescribing rates among participating doctors.
24 June 2016
People who visit parks for 30 minutes or more each week are much less likely to have high blood pressure or poor mental health than those who don’t, according to new research by Australian and UK environmental scientists.
24 June 2016
Popular wrist-worn fitness monitors underestimate energy expenditure with variances of more than 40 per cent, University of Queensland researchers have found.
23 June 2016
Don’t underestimate the intelligence of your foot. A study led by Dr Luke Kelly of The University of Queensland’s School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences has explored the intimate relationships between our feet and running shoes.
23 June 2016
A new drug with the potential to reverse or slow the development of asthma is being tested by researchers at The University of Queensland.
22 June 2016
University of Queensland scientists are honing in on drug-resistant tuberculosis (TB) in a project which could lead to new antibiotics.
22 June 2016
Scientists at The University of Queensland have teamed up with the peak body for Australian athletes, the Australian Athletes’ Alliance, to tackle concussion and its long-term effects.
21 June 2016
First, researchers discovered cold water immersion after a workout can ruin your gym gains. Now there’s evidence hot water immersion does the same.
21 June 2016
Researchers from The University of Queensland are seeking public input as they develop a mobile app to help chronic pain sufferers and healthcare providers manage and treat pain.
20 June 2016
Nurse of the Year recipient, health care ambassador, clinic owner and mother-of-four – University of Queensland School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work alumnus Sherene Devlin is wearing several prestigious hats as her career trajectory...
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