International Day of Play 2025: Why Play Is Vital for Every Child’s Development June 11, marks the United Nations’ International Day of Play – a global initiative to preserve, promote, and prioritise play as an essential human right, particularly for children. Play is more than a pastime — it’s a vital force in early development. […]
Common gene variant doubles dementia risk for men: New research has found that men who carry a common genetic variant are twice as likely to develop dementia in their lifetime compared to women. The research, published in Neurology, used data from the ASPirin in Reducing Events in the Elderly (ASPREE) trial to investigate whether people […]
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Endometriosis linked to premature and early menopause: Women who suffer from endometriosis have an increased risk of premature and early menopause, both naturally and surgically, University of Queensland researchers have found. A comprehensive international study found women with endometriosis are at 7 times the risk of surgical menopause (involving the removal of both ovaries) and […]
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UQ Study Links Poor Teen Diets to Heavy Social Media Use: Poor dietary habits in adolescence – lots of sweets, sugary drinks or skipping breakfast – is directly linked to overusing social media, University of Queensland research has found. Associate Professor Asaduzzaman Khan from UQ’s School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences led a team that […]
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Research has found improving the function of the gut microbiome may delay the onset of type 1 diabetes (T1D). Professor Emma Hamilton-Williams of The University of Queensland, from the Frazer Institute said 21 individuals with T1D were given an oral biotherapy containing short chain fatty acids (SCFA), which are metabolites usually produced by gut bacteria […]
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Beyond money: the hidden drivers fuelling child food insecurity: New Curtin University research has revealed child food insecurity in developed countries is not solely driven by poverty but is also strongly influenced by factors such as housing instability, parental mental health and social isolation. The study found that in addition to low income, other major […]
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Effective digital healthcare depends on trust: Digital tools such as telehealth, remote monitoring and mobile health apps are key to transforming healthcare but trust in these new ways to provide care remains a stumbling block, University of Queensland researchers have found. In a comprehensive review, Dr Soraia de Camargo Catapan and Dr Jaimon Kelly from […]
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Current tobacco laws fall short in protecting children: Gaps in Australian tobacco laws are allowing children to be targeted by retailers, with some using window toy displays, cartoons and movie characters on their shopfronts, University of Queensland researchers have found. In a comprehensive review of Australian federal, state and territory tobacco control laws, researchers analysed […]
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Vaping laws linked to smoking decline – University of Queensland researchers have found smoking rates have declined twice as fast in New Zealand as in Australia, suggesting less restrictive regulation on vaping could improve public health outcomes. Emeritus Professor Wayne Hall from UQ’s National Centre for Youth Substance Abuse Research said adult daily smoking rates […]
Endometriosis poses substantial burden on Australia’s health system: University of Queensland researchers have conducted the first longitudinal study on the impact of endometriosis on Australia’s healthcare system, finding the disease is a significant cause of hospitalisation. Dr Dereje Gete from UQ’s School of Public Health led a team that analysed the association between endometriosis and […]
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