Teen sexting prevalent, may be linked to sexual behaviors
A study of students at seven public high schools in Texas suggests that “sexting” was prevalent and may be linked to teens’ sexual behaviors, according to a report published Online First by Archives of...
Full health effects of obesity not felt until adolescence
Australian children as young as two years old are obese, but many of the health effects associated with the condition don't emerge until the adolescent years, according to new research by Murdoch Childrens Research...
Cutting edge technology shows children’s brains ability to change itself
Speech pathologists are using cutting-edge neuroimaging technology to explore the way children's brains are able to re-organise themselves to control speech and language after sustaining an injury.
Dr Angela Morgan from the Murdoch Childrens is...
Blogging relieves stress on new mothers
New mothers who read and write blogs may feel less alone than mothers who do not participate in a blogging community, according to family studies researchers.
"It looks like blogging might be helping these women...
Alcohol a no go for mums to be
No alcohol is the message of a new state campaign aimed at highlighting the risks of drinking alcohol during pregnancy.
The No Alcohol is the Safest Choice campaign is based on research carried out at...
What would Batman eat? Priming children to make healthier fast food choices
Cornell study shows that children can be primed to order healthier fast food items merely by thinking about what their favorite superhero would eat.
Would you like a fun way to convince children to eat...
A better way to help high-risk pregnant smokers
Cigarette smoking among drug dependent pregnant women is alarmingly high, estimated at 77 to 99%.
Programs that treat pregnant patients for substance use disorders often fail to address cigarette smoking despite the clear risks to...
Key role grandmothers play in mother and child nutrition and health
Grandmothers and other senior female family members should play a key role in nutrition and health programmes for children and women in non-Western societies. However, they are often overlooked by health organisations that don’t...
Cereal Facts – Some sweet and not so sweet news
Cereal companies have improved the nutritional quality of most cereals marketed directly to children, but they also have increased advertising to children for many of their least nutritious products, according to a report by...
Does marriage really make people happier?
A new study, published in the Journal of Marriage and Family reveals that married couples experience few advantages for psychological well-being, health, or social ties compared to unmarried couples who live together. While both...
