New research has found that cities are experiencing longer pollen seasons due to climate change. Using up to 3 decades of data, researchers examined pollen concentrations in Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra and regional Victoria to determine the impacts of weather patterns and climate change. Associate Professor Nicholas Osborne from UQ’s School of Public Health said while levels […]
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Cadogan: A Chelsea Family By Tamsin Perrett: Rebecca Wallersteiner reviews an entertaining, scholarly new book that draws on private letters, diaries and albums to explore the lively history of the Cadogan family, who have produced physicians, soldiers, diplomats, gamblers, spies, artists and a celebrated paediatrician, who ran the famous Foundling Hospital, Britain’s first children’s charity, […]
Behind the Burden: Rheumatologist Highlights the Hidden Toll of Caregiving on Joint Health and Well-being New survey insights reveal the far-reaching impact caregiving can have on physical and mental well-being, with over half (54%) of caregivers reporting weekly back, joint or muscle pain, and 1 in 5 (19%) experiencing daily stress or anxiety.[i] As Carers […]
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Effects of alcohol policies on reducing alcoholic beverage consumption: Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) to review and assess all available evidence on the effectiveness of selected alcohol policies in reducing consumption of alcoholic beverages at the population level. Although alcoholic beverages were classified as carcinogenic to humans (Group 1) several decades ago, no such […]
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Monocytes are emerging as crucial players in the complex process of myelin repair. In a new piece of the puzzle, recent research led by an international team has revealed how these immune cells may support the restoration of myelin—the protective coating around nerve fibres that is damaged in multiple sclerosis (MS). This discovery deepens our […]
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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Surgeons and anaesthetic surgeons from regions all over Ukraine gathered in Lviv, in late March and early April, for two HEST® courses delivered by our foundation. Against the backdrop of continued trauma for the country, as Russian attacks intensify, our focus was to deliver our bespoke Hostile Environment Surgical Training courses: HEST A™ and HEST®, […]
Combination of drugs could prevent thousands of heart attacks; Patients who receive an add-on medication soon after a heart attack have a significantly better prognosis than those who receive it later, or not all. This is according to a new study from researchers at Lund University in Sweden and Imperial College London. The findings suggest that […]
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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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The Truth About Tanning and Staying Safe in the Sun: Dr Tim Woodman, Medical Director for Cancer Services, Bupa UK Insurance, shares his advice. As the weather warms and people begin to spend more time outdoors, it’s common to see a rise in interest around tanning—whether through natural sun exposure or sunbeds. Unfortunately, many still believe […]
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