Advanced maternal age not harmful for adult children
Previously existing ideas on how advanced maternal age affects adult health of children have to be reconsidered. It had been thought that mothers delivering later in life have children that are less healthy as...
Popular kids more likely to smoke
Be warned, popularity may cause lung cancer, heart disease, and emphysema.
New research from the University of Southern California (USC) and University of Texas finds that popular students in seven Southern California high schools are...
How a busy mum can have more good hair days
Want more good hair days? Dermatologists say how you wash your hair and the products you use could go a long way in maintaining smooth, shiny hair.
“When shampooing, concentrate on cleaning primarily the scalp,...
Falls and bumps to the head in kids – what you should know
The gridiron is back in action. From little leagues to professional teams, football frenzy has begun, and with it, concerns about concussions. But it’s not just jarring tackles that can lead to concussions in...
Public health messages encourage fathers to speak with their children about sex
Public health messages may help encourage fathers to have more conversations with their children about waiting to become sexually active, according to researchers at RTI International and George Washington University.
The study, published in The...
Prenatal maternal smoking associated with increased risk of adolescent obesity
Prenatal exposure to maternal cigarette smoking appears associated with an increased risk for adolescent obesity, and is possibly related to subtle structural variations in the brain that create a preference for eating fatty foods,...
Swallowed magnets in children need quick evaluation and treatment
Children who swallow powerful neodymium magnets are at risk of serious complications, requiring emergency evaluation and possible treatment. That's the message of a new clinical algorithm published in the September issue of The Journal...
Children’s cough reflex weakened by parental smoke
New research from the Monell Center reveals that exposure to secondhand smoke decreases sensitivity to cough-eliciting respiratory irritants in otherwise healthy children and adolescents. The findings may help to explain why children of smokers...
Children's cough reflex weakened by parental smoke
New research from the Monell Center reveals that exposure to secondhand smoke decreases sensitivity to cough-eliciting respiratory irritants in otherwise healthy children and adolescents. The findings may help to explain why children of smokers...
Accessible and relevant early education programs vital for Indigenous children
Early childhood is a critical time for positively and effectively influencing children's developmental and learning pathways, and these years should be the focus on closing the gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians, research shows.
Researchers,...
