Reducing screen time is harder without green space
Programs to reduce screen time for young people tend to be less effective if there is no green space nearby for them to escape to.
A University of Michigan study said
Read more17 January 2025Health
Audit underlines confusion around Satellite Hospitals
An audit of Queensland Health has found more than 3500 Queenslanders, with imminently life-threatening conditions, presented at one of the state’s new Satellite
Read more16 January 2025
Gene discovery helps better predict risk of depression
Scientists have enhanced the ability to predict a person’s risk of depression through the discovery of almost 300 more genes linked to the condition.
The global study,
Read more16 January 2025
Gen Beta makes its debut in 2025. Five trends to watch
2025 represents the first time in history seven generations (eight, if you count centenarians) will be alive at the same time, with Gen Beta joining the party.
Babies
Read more16 January 2025
Looking for a dopamine hit? Read a great book
The power of words has been confirmed, with new experiments showing the human brain releases chemicals based on language, just as it does for physical experiences.
An
Read more15 January 2025
Bid to lift breast screening rates as numbers grow
The Queensland Government is bolstering its breast screening program to lift participation rates and plan for a more than 20 percent increase in eligible women over the
Read more15 January 2025
Morning coffee reduces the risk of heart attacks
Drinking a morning coffee, rather than drinking coffee all day, has been linked to lower risks of dying from cardiovascular disease.
A new study has found that morning
Read more14 January 2025
5 steps to having a more chilled life in 2025
By Shane Rodgers
This is a tough time of year for a lot of people. We put so much stock into the Christmas-New Year wind-down that the prospect of cranking up a new year
Read more13 January 2025
Free program to help you stay active in 2025
People wanting to become more active and healthier in 2025 can take part in a new support program that will help keep them motivated.
The Open to Move project, led by
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Gerrard to lead inquiry into Ipswich odour
Former Queensland Chief Health Officer John Gerrard will chair a Public Health Inquiry into Ipswich odour issues.
State Health Minister Tim Nicholls said the inquiry
Read more10 January 2025