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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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.
Poverty to hit ‘levels not seen’
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.
‘Kids’ lives at risk’: Minister slams anti-vaxxers bus ‘stunt’
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”.
Why ‘breast is best’ now out of touch with real world
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
Vaccine scientist draws divine inspiration
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.
Has coronavirus killed the era of ‘fast’ dating?
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.
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