Young children may gain weight early due to their genetics, and this does not mean they face a lifelong risk of obesity, researchers say.

According to the team, the discovery will help develop banana varieties that are more resistant to Fusarium wilt. While the ...

Having a high body mass index (BMI) as a young child may not reflect a lifelong risk of obesity, researchers suggest. A study by experts in Australia found the genetic factors that influence the size ...

Experts say the genetic factors that influence the size of babies may be different to the ones that influence body size as a teen ...

The research highlights that BMI around the age of 10 and the overall growth rate from one to 18 years are more significant indicators for later health issues such as diabetes and heart disease.

After a career in diplomacy Australian Ian Kemish has turned his hand to writing novels - this month publishing his debut non ...

Scientists have pinpointed crucial genetic resistance to a fungal disease that threatens the global banana supply in a wild subspecies of the fruit. In a valuable step forward for banana breeding ...

Mangrove restoration is booming, but many projects fail. New research shows why execution, community support, hydrology, and long-term funding matter more than mass planting.

The heart began to show signs of wear at slightly above 75 degrees Fahrenheit, while the risk doubled Between 79 and 82 ...

A $1 billion hospital project could turn Cairns into the country’s tropical toxicology hub, turning venomous species into ...

Deep-sea fish larvae reveal hybrid photoreceptors that blend rods and cones, challenging traditional vision models and ...

Professor Daniel Zizzo, Academic Dean and Head of the School of Economics at the University of Queensland, has been charged with one count of possessing child exploitation material and has been stood ...