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New research led by Dr Pingping Han and Professor Saso Ivanovski from UQ’s School of Dentistry found COVID-19 antibodies can be detected in both unstimulated saliva and fluid.

If the diet provides often and generous amounts of simple sugars throughout the day, large amounts of insulin are constantly required to keep the blood sugar level in balance.

Today is quite possibly the best day of the year - International Take your Dog to Work Day (Friday 24 June).

It is a common misconception that smoking and vaping are the same. Although both methods deliver nicotine, there are subtle differences.

Due to supply chain difficulties, there is a shortage of baby formula in the USA – one of the most prosperous countries in the world. Shortages are particularly problematic for deprived communities.  

One in three stroke survivors have difficulty using and understanding words. They have a language impairment called aphasia.

Flossing every day and brushing twice daily is important to keep your gums healthy to help prevent and treat gum diseases.

Many neuroscientists believe the human brain is a ‘predictive machine’.

Nothing is going to prepare you for motherhood. And, that is okay. Be very kind to yourself during this time, and find people who are going to be kind to you.

Nerves are a helpful part of everyday life, whereas anxiety can be its meaner cousin. Learning how to manage and channel nerves so they help rather than overwhelm you is the challenge