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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.

The Australian Women and Girls’ Health Research Centre was out in full force at the recent Queensland Women and Girls' Health Showcase event by Queensland Health.

Mortality rates during heatwaves have been put in the spotlight with research from The University of Queensland showing a 20 per cent increase in heatwave-related deaths due to human-induced climate change.

Researchers from The University of Queensland are shining a light on the link between greenspace exposure and better health in the hope of influencing future urban greening policies.

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.

Many women worry hormonal contraceptives have dangerous side-effects including increased cancer risk. But this perception is often out of proportion with the actual risks.

Graduates of UQ’s School of Public Health are armed with the knowledge and skills to make a meaningful global impact, addressing complex health challenges and striving to improve the wellbeing of communities worldwide.

Researchers have found 70 per cent of Australians diagnosed with major depressive disorder are not receiving even the minimal treatment necessary.

Professor Lauren Ball writes about scurvy making a comeback in developed countries for the Conversation.

Two hundred people are being recruited for a major study investigating how diet and exercise can help those living with metastatic breast cancer.

Professor Coral Gartner writes about the implications of pharmacists being allowed to supply vapes for the Conversation.

Professor Lauren Ball and Dr Breanna Lepre from the School of Public Health discuss why autistic people and those with ADHD are more likely to have eating disorders via the Conversation.

Professor Lauren Ball and Ms Evangeline Gardiner from the School of Public Health write about the changing perceptions of obesity and body weight via the Conversation.

The University of Queensland will co-lead Australia’s third National Child and Adolescent Survey of Mental Health and Wellbeing along with Curtin University thanks to $8.1 million awarded by the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care.

University of Queensland-led research has found people on the autism spectrum are almost 3 times more likely to die by suicide compared to non-autistic people.

University of Queensland research has shown some Australians who smoke cigarettes are trying different methods to minimise their spending on tobacco rather than quitting, despite the greater financial and health benefits of quitting smoking.

People who are taller are at greater risk of developing cancer. But why? Here’s what we know, don’t know and suspect.

The weight-loss drug Wegovy is now available in Australia. So how does Wegovy work and how much weight can you expect to lose while taking it? And what are the potential risks – and costs – for those who use it?

While you’re likely familiar with type 1 and type 2 diabetes, you’ve probably heard less about type 1.5 diabetes.

Professor Lauren Ball writes for the Conversation about the resurgence of cottage cheese and its popularity on social media platforms like Tiktok.