Shock find: Food label omissions potentially deadly
Undeclared food allergens on the labels of packaged foods are fuelling the rise in allergic reactions and potentially deadly anaphylaxis, one of Australia’s top allergy researchers has discovered.
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Mental health screening should happen before pregnancy
Screening for depression and anxiety is common in Queensland during early pregnancy but now there are calls for couples to be screened when they are planning for a baby.
‘He told everyone it was a shark bite’
When people saw the large scar across his chest, one man was too embarrassed to reveal the real cause. Sadly, his story is not uncommon.
‘I’ve been COVID positive for 100 days’: Brisbane lawyer’s hell
Debbie Kilroy is living in coronavirus hell. She has tested positive to COVID-19 for 100 days straight and is experiencing bizarre and painful symptoms, such as swollen eyes. But she is not alone as mysteries continue to confound health experts.
Comfort food and COVID-19 a poor mix
Lockdown has not been kind to many Australians, with many reporting a loss of exercise and mental health, but a gain in weight.
How lockdown has hit our health
The COVID-19 lockdown has taken its toll on our health, with two in five Australians having piled on the kilos during the pandemic. But the lockdown has affected more than just our waistlines, scientists have found.
Breakthrough offers hope for blood cancer patients
Fewer than one in four people are still alive five years after being diagnosed with this type of blood cancer. Now a breakthrough by Queensland researchers offers new hope for sufferers.
Fears after shock drop in breast cancer diagnoses
Breast cancer surgeons are reporting a 40 per cent drop in breast cancer diagnoses over the pandemic months, sparking a warning that thousands of Queensland women are unaware they are living with the disease.
Genetic link discovered in sudden baby deaths
Parents who have lost a child through sudden and unexpected infant death are 10 times more likely to lose another child in the same way, as new research reveals a genetic link in the tragic deaths.
Best diet for relieving pandemic stress
With women drinking more during the coronavirus crisis, a Queensland researcher warns they should be hitting the fridge rather than the wine bottle to manage their psychological health.
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