More grandparents fill caregiver role
Grandparents, an increasingly important source of child care in the United States, vary greatly in the kind of care they provide, depending on their age, resources, and the needs of their children, research at...
Drop in fissure sealant use in children’s teeth
The use of fissure sealants to protect children's teeth has fallen since 2001, according to a report released today by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW).
The report, Fissure sealant use among children...
Parents – take some time to look after your skin
Getting better results from your anti-aging products can be as easy as following simple tips from dermatologists.
“People often think that the more expensive a product is, the more effective it will be,” said board-certified...
‘Controlled comforting’ considered effective and safe
Behavioural sleep techniques known as "controlled comforting" and "camping out" provide a cost-effective way to help infants sleep better, reduce mothers' depression levels, and are safe to use in the long-term, according to new...
'Controlled comforting' considered effective and safe
Behavioural sleep techniques known as "controlled comforting" and "camping out" provide a cost-effective way to help infants sleep better, reduce mothers' depression levels, and are safe to use in the long-term, according to new...
Marijuana use implicated in pregnancy problems
New research indicates marijuana-like compounds called endocannabioids alter genes and biological signals critical to the formation of a normal placenta during pregnancy and may contribute to pregnancy complications like preeclampsia.
A study in the Sept. 14...
Children taking steroids for asthma are shorter than peers
Children who use inhaled steroid drugs for asthma end up slightly shorter at their full adult height than children who don’t use the drugs, new results from a comprehensive asthma study show.
The findings were...
Siblings and pets may reduce egg allergy in infants
Having a dog that lives in the home and older siblings could reduce the likelihood of egg allergies in infants, a new study by Murdoch Childrens Research Institute has found.
The study of over 5000...
Inhaled pain relief effective in early labour
Inhaled pain relief appears to be effective in reducing pain intensity and in giving pain relief in the first stage of labour, say Cochrane researchers. These conclusions came from a systematic review that drew...
Risk-glorifying video games may lead teens to drive recklessly
Teens who play mature-rated, risk-glorifying video games may be more likely than those who don’t to become reckless drivers who experience increases in automobile accidents, police stops and willingness to drink and drive, according...
