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Coffee during pregnancy is safe: A new study has failed to find any strong links between drinking coffee during pregnancy and neurodevelopmental difficulties in children, but researchers are advising expectant mothers to continue following medical guidelines on caffeine consumption. Dr Gunn-Helen Moen and PhD student Shannon D’Urso from UQ’s Institute for Molecular Bioscience (IMB) led […]

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Fear of childbirth is associated with shorter duration of breastfeeding: The duration of breastfeeding is shorter than average among mothers with a fear of childbirth – regardless of the mode of delivery, a new study from Finland shows. According to the researchers, the fear of childbirth can also be an indication of a greater need […]

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Perimenopause can significantly exacerbate ADHD symptoms due to the hormonal changes that occur during this phase of life. As estrogen levels fluctuate and decline, women with ADHD may experience heightened difficulties with focus, memory, and emotional regulation. Estrogen, which helps regulate dopamine, a key neurotransmitter for attention and executive function, can make ADHD symptoms more […]

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Is gout a sign you drink too much alcohol? Gout is often seen as a bit of an ancient disease, one that affected wealthy people throughout history rather than something that still exists today. King Henry VIII famously suffered with gout attacks and for many generations it was known as “the disease of kings” as […]

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Relationship between sleep and pain is not what we think: A University of Queensland study investigating the links between sleep and pain could fundamentally change the way doctors and clinicians treat people with chronic pain. Dr David Klyne from UQ’s School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences has received a UQ Foundation Research Excellence Award for […]

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