News - School of Public Health - University of Queensland

Even ‘healthy’ weight gain raises pregnancy diabetes risk

Published on: 5 April 2017

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.
Hidden workforce saves Australia $13.2b

Published on: 23 March 2017

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

Published on: 21 March 2017

Women around the world remain vulnerable to chronic disease as they continue to face challenges accessing health care and information.
One in four elderly Australian women has dementia

Published on: 17 March 2017

At least a quarter of Australian women over 70 will develop dementia, according to University of Queensland researchers.
Older women taking statins face higher risk of diabetes

Published on: 16 March 2017

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

Published on: 6 March 2017

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

Published on: 27 January 2017

Women with early periods at increased risk of early or premature menopause
School of Public Health researchers make ‘highly cited’ list for 2016

Published on: 24 November 2016

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.
Teen drinkers needed for harm reduction, prevention study

Published on: 16 November 2016

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.
School of Public Health award winners in the Faculty teaching and learning excellence awards

Published on: 9 November 2016

The University of Queensland’s Faculty of Medicine has acknowledged excellence and innovation across its education programs.
Dr Alize Ferrari honoured in the inaugural Women in Research Citation Awards

Published on: 26 October 2016

Dr Alize Ferrari has been honoured in the inaugural Women in Research Citation Awards for her influential work in public health.
Participate in research on tobacco harm reduction

Published on: 14 October 2016

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

Published on: 4 October 2016

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.
Stand up at work and be counted

Published on: 24 August 2016

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

Published on: 22 August 2016

Australia’s longest-running women’s health study to add children’s data
Health study calls for five-fold boost to activity levels

Published on: 11 August 2016

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 planning pregnancy urged to consider BMI

Published on: 28 July 2016

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.
Tailored texts help ‘maintain the gain’

Published on: 27 July 2016

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.
It’s a fallacy that all Australians have access to clean water, sanitation and hygiene

Published on: 11 July 2016

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.
SPH quarterly newsletter

Published on: 7 July 2016