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Iconic children’s characters the Teletubbies might not be what you’d expect to find in a medical thesis, but they’ve proven to be a winning ingredient for PhD student Cody Frear, who has taken out this year’s University of Queensland 3MT competition.

Sepsis takes the life of more than one million children every year, but thanks to a boost in research funding, University of Queensland doctors are a step closer to beating the deadly disease.

Most Australians know it is unsafe to drink during pregnancy, but researchers say the number of children with lifelong impacts from Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) remains far too high.

Healthy diet and lifestyle lay the foundation for good gut ‘microbiota’ in early childhood according to research published by The University of Queensland.

A group of international doctors has uncovered the genes that contribute to the development of ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, bipolar disorder, major depression and schizophrenia.

Drinking even a small amount of alcohol in the first weeks of pregnancy could affect how the placenta is formed and lead to nutrient deficiencies in the embryo, a University of Queensland study has found.

Drinking alcohol while pregnant can have a devastating impact on the developing baby, leading to poor cognition and behaviour. Alcohol is also known to increase the risk of miscarriages, stillbirth and other placental complications. But what if a mother drinks before she knows she is pregnant?

An eight-year-old boy with cerebral palsy hopes to be able to put on his socks by himself and stand at the kitchen bench to make his own lunch following a trial of intensive therapy this school holidays.

The University of Queensland has ranked above world standard in major health and medical science categories.  

Delays in recognising and treating sepsis contribute to worse outcomes for patients, yet recognising this overwhelming infection remains a challenge.

UQ’s Child Health Research Centre is partnering with not-for-profit agency Key Assets to develop a new treatment program for children with neurodevelopmental impairments, including fetal alcohol spectrum disorder.

University of Queensland researchers are examining how the mother-infant bond might be affected by both shaming and compassion.

Australia’s first laboratory dedicated to improving outcomes for children with brain injuries has opened in Brisbane.

A University of Queensland research discovery reveals how the body puts the brakes on inflammation, a discovery that will help us understand how poorly controlled inflammation exacerbates diseases including cystic fibrosis, Alzheimer’s, atherosclerosis and cancer.

Two researchers investigating lung cancer and critical care practices for infants have received over $800,000 in funding from the Medical Research Future Fund.

Children experiencing mental health problems who have parents with psychiatric symptoms are at higher risk of poorer mental health outcomes, according to a University of Queensland researcher.

Seven Faculty of Medicine staff or alumni have been recognised with Queen's Birthday Honours for their significant service to medicine. 

UQ researchers are working at the intersection of science, education and policy to better understand and reduce pollution’s impact on children’s health.