Soot from polluted air does reach the placenta: Europe
Evidence of tiny particles of carbon, typically created by burning fossil fuels, has been found in placentas for the first time, in new research presented at the European Respiratory Society International Congress.
Previous research has...
Transform-Us! Program to make moving the norm throughout the day at Victorian primary schools
Every Victorian primary school will be able to register to have free access to a new online program, called Transform-Us!, that uses fun, innovative strategies within the classroom, school and home settings to give...
Adult kids who get parental cash aren’t happier or healthier
Adult children who have access to the ‘bank of mum and dad’ do not exhibit better health and wellbeing than those who do not receive financial support from their parents, new research led by...
New Safe Sleep eLearning released for parents
Red Nose (formerly SIDS and Kids) has released an eLearning course for new and expectant parents that aims to empower parents with evidence-based tools to protect their baby and reduce the risk of sudden...
We need to re-think sun safety
Most Australians are familiar with the 'slip, slop, slap' message, but new research suggests we're not taking sun safety seriously enough.
Currently, health agencies recommend that sun protection is used when the UV Index -...
Participants needed to study maternal feelings on childbirth
Participants are needed for a new University of Tasmania study, which aims to uncover new mums’ views on childbirth and their choice to have a caesarean section birth.
College of Health and Medicine PhD student...
Children with food insecurity at risk for high blood pressure: USA
Kids with food insecurity, meaning they lack good access to nutritional foods, were more likely to have high blood pressure than kids with secure access to food, according to a study presented at the American Heart...
Students need help navigating the news
Researchers at the University of Tasmania have identified an urgent need for greater digital media awareness and media literacy support for Australian teachers and students.
A new Institute for the Study of Social Change report titled "A...
IVF births at highest number ever
15,198 IVF babies were born in Australia and New Zealand in 2016/17 as a result of cycles undertaken in 2016 – the highest number ever in IVF’s 40-year history, a UNSW report shows.
“The increase...
Labour pain relief: Epidural or not?
A new study has found that many women believe society frowns on them having an epidural during labour, but that does not stop them requesting the pain-relieving procedure.
James Cook University’s Dr Diane Quach’s honours...
