Dr Joyce Ramos from the UQ School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences is the 2016 recipient of the prestigious ESSA Medal.
12 April 2017Olympic medallist Dane Bird-Smith and world number one water-skier Jacinta Carroll have been named The University of Queensland Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year.
12 April 2017The risks of chemical contamination in air, food and water will be in the spotlight at the Queensland Alliance for Environmental Health Sciences, launched at the University of Queensland today.
11 April 2017Playful distraction can trump kisses and cuddles to reduce a child’s anxiety and pain during potentially painful burns dressing changes.
7 April 2017Chemically eroded teeth from cocaine application to gums is one of the conditions seen among problematic drug users, a University of Queensland School of Dentistry report says.
3 April 2017Low levels of physical activity combined with high recreational screen time have been linked to poor mental health of adolescents in developing countries.
3 April 2017A rural Queensland pharmacy, owned and run by UQ alumnae, has been awarded Australian Pharmacy of the Year.
31 March 2017A high use of methylamphetamine and prescription medications is a problem for regional Australia, according to an Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC) report designed to combat illicit drugs.
28 March 2017More support services for pregnant women who have previously suffered miscarriage, stillbirth or the loss of a newborn are needed, according to University of Queensland researchers.
13 March 2017Dried skin secretions from toads could soon be used in a treatment for the benefit of cancer patients.
9 March 2017Women who maintain connections with their social groups after having a baby are at lower risk of developing postnatal depression, according to University of Queensland research.
8 March 2017What is the key to positive and successful ageing? How can society best provide for our greying population?
7 March 2017Many Australians living with multiple sclerosis (MS) do not receive adequate oral health care or access to dental services.
7 March 2017Short bursts of high-intensity exercise could help people with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease reduce their risk of type 2 diabetes.
1 March 2017Understanding how exercise affects language learning could help patients with brain conditions such as stroke, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease.
23 February 2017The University of Queensland’s new Centre for the Business and Economics of Health has opened its doors and will host an international forum on health expenditure this week.
21 February 2017An increase in alcohol taxation, a reduction in the hours of alcohol sales, and changes to how alcohol is promoted are all needed to reduce alcohol-related harm, a public health policy expert has argued.
20 February 2017A decade after fleeing his native Iran, Dr Hooman Baghaie, knows the importance of being able to smile.
20 February 2017Research by The University of Queensland may provide a better understanding of the social functioning difficulties of people with autism.
15 February 2017Cobalt, a naturally occurring mineral that can also be an environmental pollutant, has been recorded in the blood of Queensland turtles at potentially harmful levels
13 February 2017Negative stereotypes about injecting drug-users may be hampering their recovery. A study has found that recovering drug addicts who believe they are the target of stereotypes find it harder to function within society.
7 February 2017If you want to win an Oscar it is best to be an American actor in a film that portrays American culture.
6 February 2017