New mothers throughout Australia are needed to help QUT sleep researchers investigate whether the disrupted sleep experienced by mothers when caring for their new baby raises the risk of injury while driving.

QUT health researchers are on a mission to help Queenslanders prevent skin cancers - and they're focused particularly on men.

Vital research on prostate cancer's spread and new ways to treat people with advanced prostate cancer being conducted at the Australian Prostate Cancer Research Centre - Queensland (APCRC-Q) received a $6.2 million boost from the Australian Government this week.

Earlier diagnosis of a number of diseases including prostate cancer, cardiac disease and the complications of diabetes will be possible once a new medical imaging facility is built at the Royal Brisbane Hospital precinct at Herston.

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Living with someone with schizophrenia can have a positive impact on their family, according to a preliminary study by QUT.

Queensland medical experts are spearheading a new trauma care model they say will improve patient care from the roadside to recovery.

Welcome to QUT's weekly round-up of news and events. For more, follow the links, join nearly 5000 followers of @QUTmedia on Twitter or visit QUTBrisbane on Facebook. You can also subscribe to this wrap by emailing media@qut.edu.au.

QUT researchers have rallied an army of busy women to test drive an online weapon to fight the battle of the bulge.

What's the best way to help your high schooler get into university and survive the transition?

Is your partner keeping you awake at night? Or do you sleep like a baby?

Female cancer survivors across Australia have received a $1.165 million helping hand to maximise their health prospects.

The "holy grail" for understanding how and why koalas respond to infectious diseases has been uncovered in an Australian-led, world-first genome mapping project.

QUT's oldest philanthropist has celebrated her 102nd birthday by meeting two university students who are benefiting from her generosity.

New research has identified more than 80 genetic variations that can increase a person's risk of prostate, breast and ovarian cancers.

Bunk beds and baby change tables are among the hidden dangers around the home causing serious injury and death to Queensland children.