UQ’s Professor Kevin Thomas spoke to The Washington Post about wastewater testing and how it has been used to test for viruses, to study illicit drug use, and to understand the socioeconomic status of a community based on its food consumption.
A special issue, to be published in Journal of Sport and Social Issues in early 2021, examines relationships between blue spaces, sport, physical activity, and wellbeing.
The new NHMRC-funded Centre for Research Excellence (CRE) in Digestive Health will advance the understanding, diagnosis and treatment of chronic digestive diseases.
University of Queensland researchers are investigating whether white noise and dopamine can improve brain function and recall of new words in a study, open to right-handed Brisbane residents.
We all recognise holidays as discretionary spending – but how much of Australia’s $186 billion-plus annual healthcare expenditure is in the same category?
At least weekly participation in a wide range of recreational activities can help prevent hypertension, diabetes, and obesity, a University of Queensland study has found.
An online system to monitor symptoms and cravings will help combat heavy drinking and alcohol use disorders, which affect about a third of Australian men and a quarter of women at some point in their life.
High-intensity interval training (HIIT) can help heart patients with their recovery and is more effective than moderate-intensity continuous training in the short term, according to UQ research.
