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People in Bangladesh are now eating 30% more fish than they did 20 years ago, but they are getting a smaller amount of important nutrients from it, a new study shows.

Mothers who gain weight in the years leading up to pregnancy have an increased risk of gestational diabetes, even if their weight remains within the healthy body mass index (BMI) range.

Carers supporting Australians with mental illness are providing services that would cost governments $13.2 billion to replace, a new report has found.

Women around the world remain vulnerable to chronic disease as they continue to face challenges accessing health care and information.

At least a quarter of Australian women over 70 will develop dementia, according to University of Queensland researchers.

Older Australian women taking cholesterol-lowering statins face a significantly increased risk of developing diabetes, according to a University of Queensland study.

The age at which girls start menstruating could flag a later risk of diabetes during pregnancy, according to a University of Queensland study.

Women with early periods at increased risk of early or premature menopause

This annual list honours researchers who have assisted, inspired or challenged their peers and are cited 99% more often than other researchers in their area.

Teens at risk of drinking in excess may not receive the health services they need as a result of gaps in national alcohol consumption reporting.

The University of Queensland’s Faculty of Medicine has acknowledged excellence and innovation across its education programs.

Dr Alize Ferrari has been honoured in the inaugural Women in Research Citation Awards for her influential work in public health.

A number of research studies are planned to be conducted over the next few years.

In the AFL Grand Final, amid all the fanfare that surrounds the Sydney Swans’ third final in five years, there is a reminder of the difference that just one year makes.

A program encouraging office workers to stand up, sit less and move more has significantly reduced sitting time among participating public servants.

Australia’s longest-running women’s health study to add children’s data

Researchers are calling for a major boost to physical activity recommendations, with a new study linking more weekly exercise to a reduced risk of five common diseases.

Women are being encouraged to ensure their body mass index (BMI) is within a healthy range before pregnancy to ensure the best outcomes for their babies.

A public health program that was modelled on University of Queensland research and designed to help people maintain the switch to a healthy lifestyle has been extended.

Nations are gathering in New York this week to discuss the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which aim to improve health, wealth and well-being for countries both rich and poor.