Keep cool this summer by drinking water
Australians should remember to make sure they drink enough water during summer. "Wherever you're going, it's important to take plenty of water for everyone to drink."
Dr Kelly said keeping cool and hydrated is the...
Prenatal methamphetamine exposure linked with problems
In the latest findings from an ongoing study of the effects of prenatal methamphetamine exposure on child development, primary caregivers reported more signs of increased emotionality, anxiety, and depression in exposed nonexposed children at...
Many causes for learning lags in tumor disorder
The causes of learning problems associated with an inherited brain tumor disorder are much more complex than scientists had anticipated, researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis report.
The disorder, neurofibromatosis 1...
Ultrasound diagnoses appendicitis without X-rays
Children suspected of having appendicitis are more likely to receive CT scans, which involve radiation, if they are evaluated at a general hospital, a new study by Washington University School of Medicine in St....
1,000 young people in detention on an average night
On an average night in the June quarter of 2012, there were 1,024 young people in juvenile detention across Australia, according to a report released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW).
The...
Exercise program helps pediatric cancer survivors regain physical strength
There are many health effects that a patient may need to overcome after winning a battle against cancer. Cancer treatments can affect the patient’s balance, agility, coordination, prompt weight gain and other physical ailments....
Calcium channel blocker does not significantly reduce preterm labor
In women with threatened (symptoms of) preterm labor, maintenance therapy to suppress labor with the calcium-channel blocker nifedipine for 12 days did not result in a significant reduction in adverse perinatal (just before and...
Carrying an EpiPen affects quality of life for kids
Carrying an adrenaline auto injector (AAI) (an EpiPen or Anapen), as a treatment for food allergy, can have a detrimental effect on a child's quality of life, independent of other factors that can also...
Use of anti-depressants during pregnancy not associated with increased risk of stillbirth
In a study that included nearly 30,000 women from Nordic countries who had filled a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) prescription during pregnancy, researchers found no significant association between use of these medications during...
Regular family meals together boost kids’ fruit and vegetable intake
Regular family meals round a table boosts kids’ fruit and vegetable intake, and make it easier for them to reach the recommended five portions a day, indicates research published online in the Journal of...
