COVID isolation strain aged teenage brains
Teenage brains aged faster during the COVID-19 pandemic, with girls most impacted.
New research from the University of Washington found the pandemic resulted in
Read more10 September 2024Health
Families go backwards each week as costs bite
Single working parents in Queensland have costs $150 above what they earn every week, according to a new report.
The Queensland Council of Social Service’s (QCOSS)
Read more9 September 2024
Night screen time guidelines challenged
New research has cast doubt on the veracity of previous advice on the dangers of pre-sleep screen time.
A study by the University of Otago, released this week, found
Read more9 September 2024
Hope that old dogs can learn new tricks
Researchers have uncovered a process to reverse the brain’s ageing process which inhibits new learning.
A team from the Max Planck Institute for Biological
Read more5 September 2024
New pharmacy business council members appointed
A new council has been appointed to oversee pharmacy ownership in Queensland.
The State Government this week announced the 10 members of the first-ever Queensland
Read more4 September 2024
Wearable exercise tech can also detect COVID
Wearable technology used during exercise has been shown to be effective in screening for illnesses, like COVID.
A new University of South Australia study has revealed
Read more4 September 2024
ABS reveals sunscreen-shy Queenslanders
Queenslanders are the least likely Australians to use sunscreen regularly, despite the state having the highest rate of skin cancer in the country.
New insights from the
Read more3 September 2024
New hope for people with chronic pain
People who experience regular chronic pain have new hope for relief from a new device unveiled in the United States this week.
Researchers at the University of Utah have
Read more3 September 2024
Embryo-like blood stem cell breakthrough
Children with leukaemia could have access to improved treatment options in the future thanks to a world-first breakthrough by Australian researchers.
A team, led by
Read more3 September 2024
Greenery linked to reduced illness risk
Planting trees in a neighbourhood has been linked to lower risks of heart disease and chronic illnesses.
A study conducted by The University of Louisville (UofL) found
Read more3 September 2024