The largest global investigation of the major lifestyle risk factors for non-communicable diseases in adolescents has been undertaken in a study led by UQ researchers.
A program that reduces loneliness, depression and anxiety caused by social disconnection has been developed by researchers at The University of Queensland.
National Diabetes Week (14-20 July 2019) is a time to raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of diabetes to increase earlier detection and promote action.
High intensity interval training (HIIT) may be doing more than just keeping you fit and strong – it may also help prevent age-related cognitive illnesses, such as dementia.
The modern life is leading people to move less and sit more. With transportation, working and leisure time, high amounts of sitting are becoming more and more common in our daily life.
Researchers from UQ’s Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences have been awarded $543,198 in recent funding from the National Health and Medical Research Council and the Medical Research Future Fund.
With the support of Cancer Council, one Australian researcher with a brilliant idea has been able to establish a global field of research that aims to transform how we treat and improve survival for the hardest to treat forms of breast cancers.
The more that we learn about the relationship of the gut to the brain, the more evidence we get about the role of nutrition in relation to a raft of mental health issues.
