Tired teens exposed to bright light in the morning can improve alertness
Exposing sleepy teens to bright light in the morning can improve their sleep and help them feel more alert during the day, a Flinders University study shows.
Researchers investigated an innovative way to cure teenagers...
Some students with disabilities more likely to be exempted from NAPLAN
Victorian primary school students supported through a targeted disability program are more likely to be exempted from sitting NAPLAN, new research shows.
The Working Paper study, commissioned by the Victorian Department of Education and Training...
Offering kids healthy snacks at junior sport promotes healthy habits
Coaches who offer children healthy snacks during junior sport improve their dietary outcomes, research from Swinburne has shown.
A new study by Swinburne’s Dietetics Course Director, Associate Professor Regina Belski, has shown that junior coaches...
Conflict of interest in the IVF industry
An Australian-first study into the commercialisation of IVF treatments has found that some professionals in the artificial reproductive technology (ART) industry believe that there is a conflict of interest between IVF clinics operating as...
Women want support managing their weight during pregnancy
Australian women want their healthcare providers to actively advise them about weight management during and after pregnancy, a Monash University study reveals.
Published in BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, the Public Health and Preventive Medicine study...
Young children recognise the importance of practice
A University of Queensland study is helping parents and teachers understand the capacity of young children to learn independently, by providing insight into children’s understanding of practice.
The study, led by UQ School of Psychology...
Women lack critical nutrient for pregnancy
More than 40 percent of women are deficient in iodine, an essential mineral in developing healthy brains in babies, new research out of Westmead has found.
Lead researcher Dr Jenny Gunton, from the Westmead Institute...
New insights into controversial diagnosis of adolescent chronic fatigue
Crucial new research could provide some clarity around the controversy surrounding the diagnosis and treatment of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) in adolescents.
The research by the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute published in the Journal of...
Safety standards for baby bath aids and sunglasses improved
Safety standards for baby bath aids and sunglasses have been strengthened to ensure the safety of consumers in Australia, Minister for Small Business Michael McCormack says.
"As Minister responsible for Consumer Affairs I know that...
Hormones linked to onset of menopause not associated with chances of conception
Tests that estimate ovarian reserve, or the number of a woman’s remaining eggs, before menopause, do not appear to predict short-term chances of conception, according to a National Institutes of Health-funded study of women...
