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.
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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.
Sale of heated tobacco products blocked
Heated tobacco products – which are different to vaping products that contain nicotine – can still not be sold in Australia, but the interim decision has sparked debate among medical bodies.
Sliding door moment saw Mason returned to killer
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.
Twin study highlights why kids are sensitive
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.
Why fatty foods put you at risk of fast-killing cancer
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.
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