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Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is an umbrella term referring to chronic diseases of the gastrointestinal tract (gut). These include ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn’s disease (CD). IBD is currently not curable.

My key research interests are in the prevention and management of childhood overweight and obesity and associated conditions - both from a systems perspective and individual level.
 

UQ's Professor Jeff Coombes spoke to ABC Everyday about whether exercising with a mask is safe for everyone.

My key research interests are nutrition interventions that support better health in particular, my work focuses on early life and young people's nutrition. I describe myself as an applied nutrition researcher and science communicator.

Associate Professor Gary Osmond from UQ's School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences has revealed an amazing tale about a Torres Strait Islander taxi driver 'Harry Mosby' who at 21-years-old lost both his legs and went on to make Paralympic History.

Congratulations to Professor Murray Phillips who was inducted as the President of the North American Society for Sport History (NASSH) on 1 June 2021 in a virtual ceremony at the closing of the NASSH 2021 annual conference. Professor Phillips is the first president to reside outside North America in the society’s 50-year history.

UQ's Professor Wendy Brown featured on ABC Radio National discussing study findings that compared the weight of women born in different decades.

In a recently published review of medical nutrition therapy for gestational diabetes, the authors unpack what the research tells us about dietary interventions for managing gestational diabetes and includes emerging areas of research interest. The authors share the key points of the critical review and shows why the ‘dietary utopia’ of the perfect diet for gestational diabetes is unlikely to be found.

A set of physical activity for pregnancy guidelines, developed by The University of Queensland and CQUniversity, was released by the Australian Government Department of Health on Mother’s Day.

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Increased physical activity could reduce the chance of heavy menstrual periods in women who are overweight or obese, a UQ-led study has found.

Brisbane Lions’ AFLW grand finalist Natalie Grider and Australian middle-distance runner Callum Davies have been announced as The University of Queensland’s 2021 Sportswoman and Sportsman of the Year.

Student-athletes from UQ's Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences are among UQ's sporting best with 20 awarded 2021 UQ Sporting Scholarships.

For the first time in Australia, researchers can accurately predict if babies are at risk of childhood obesity by the age of eight to nine years of age.

UQ students are the first cohort to experience interprofessional practice education and training in Metro North Hospital and Health Service’s new Surgical, Treatment and Rehabilitation Service (STARS).

Dr Keane Wheeler was recognised as the Accredited Exercise Scientist of the Year for 2020 for his work in co-designing independent, influential, and Indigenous-led engagement initiatives for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, families, and communities.

The winners of the 2020 UQ Awards for Excellence in Teaching and Learning have been announced and celebrated at a ceremony held at Customs House.

The University of Queensland’s strong international standing in sports-related subjects has been reflected in the 2021 QS World University Rankings by Subject, released today.