Study debunks fears of increased teen suicide risk from popular flu drug
A new study published by researchers from the University of Illinois at Chicago suggests that the drug oseltamivir, commonly known as Tamiflu, does not cause an increased risk of suicide in paediatric patients.
The U.S....
Rethinking childbirth education could save $97 million yearly
Research led by The University of Notre Dame Australia shows antenatal education not only reduces the rates of medical interventions during childbirth but can save the healthcare system up to $97 million per year.
The...
Pregnant Women Shouldn’t Shy Away From Exercise In Warm Weather
New research from the University of Sydney suggests mums-to-be can safely exercise in warm weather, take spas and use saunas with minimal risk of heat stress to their unborn children.
The research, published today in...
Childhood Heart Disease: Parents Need More Support From Genetic Services
Parents of babies born with heart disease should be offered specialised cardiac genetic counselling to reduce risk, prevent disease and improve treatment, according to world-first research led by UNSW, UTS and the Sydney Children’s...
Sweet Drinks Key Driver In Childhood Obesity Gap Between Rich And Poor
A Deakin University study of more than 3000 children has shown kids in Australia's lowest socioeconomic group are far more likely to consume sugary drinks and savoury junk food than their wealthier peers, leading...
Urgent Need To Tackle Poor Diets Of Australian Children
A study published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is the first to assess intakes of Australian children from nine months to five years of age in comparison to Australian...
Booze Ads Cause Risky Drinking In Young People: New Report
Young people are more likely to start drinking alcohol earlier and at risky levels as a direct result of alcohol companies targeting them via advertising, a review by Curtin University has found.
The report, released...
How Playgroups Use Social Media Is Focus Of Research First
Investigating how caregivers at community playgroups use social media and how this knowledge can help children learn is the focus of new research to be conducted by Early Childhood Researcher Dr Karen McLean at...
Securing a child’s future needs to start during parents’ teen years
A child’s growth and development is affected by the health and lifestyles of their parents before pregnancy – even going back to adolescence – according to a new paper.
The article in the latest edition...
Research finds midwives support childhood vaccination
New research led by a scholar from The University of Western Australia has found that the majority of midwives support vaccinations for babies and children.
Dr Katie Attwell, a senior lecturer in UWA’s School of...
