The tragedy of the case of little Mason Lee’s abuse, neglect and ultimate death is compounded by the fact he was a patient in the Queensland Children’s Hospital at the same time doctors were standing firm to protect 13-month-old girl.
International researchers have studied thousands of sets of twins both identical and non-identical to see if biology plays a part in children being sensitive in uncertain situations.
New QIMR Berghofer research indicates that the high-fat diet could induce a precursor condition to one of the most rapidly increasing cancers in Western populations.
Queenslanders are facing a wave of poverty they’ve never seen before as pre-recession data shows more people in the state are struggling to put food on the table than anywhere else in the country, with the situation to only get worse once COVID-19 assistance ends.
Queensland Health Minister Steven Miles says he is “appalled” by a national anti-vax bus tour, run by Australian parents, that is kicking off in southeast Queensland, saying “this kind of rubbish puts kids’ lives at risk”.
New Queensland research out today shows that the “breast is always best” directive is out of touch with the real world and more than 40 per cent of women supplement breast milk with formula or solids
When Professor Paul Young finally clocks off from leading the world’s race for a coronavirus vaccine he retreats to his Brisbane sanctuary – a converted church he is renovating.
The uncertainty over the past few months combined with the retreat into isolation and loss of jobs and security has sparked a rewrite of values, with timeless and enduring relationships back in vogue.
Maternity experts are afraid a baby or mother will die following Queensland Health’s switch from routine physical examinations to teleconference antenatal appointments.
Patients who catch COVID-19 and then undergo surgery, including minor procedures, are at increased risk of dying, international research co-authored by a Gold Coast surgeon has found.
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