Supersizing vegetables could be key to kids’ consumption
In a first-of-its-kind randomised controlled trial, researchers from Deakin's Centre for Advanced Sensory Science found that children ate more carrot when given them whole, as opposed to a serving of the diced vegetable.
The study...
Supersizing vegetables could be key to kids' consumption
In a first-of-its-kind randomised controlled trial, researchers from Deakin's Centre for Advanced Sensory Science found that children ate more carrot when given them whole, as opposed to a serving of the diced vegetable.
The study...
How we speak to children could make a difference
Adelaide families are being sought to take part in a major study looking at the link between how parents speak with their children and child development.
Called the Language in Little Ones project, the research...
School program proves obesity prevention can work
A unique approach to obesity prevention has helped schools in the ACT reduce the number of students who are overweight or obese, and even had a positive effect on mental health.
The 'It's Your Move!'...
Parenting support programs help parents follow medical advice
An “alarming” number of families do not stick to treatment plans for their children’s long-term health conditions – and University of Queensland researchers are determined to help turn the trend around.
Associate Professor Alina Morawska...
Work-home conflicts affect both genders
Contrary to stereotypes, it's not only women who struggle to balance work and family responsibilities, according to a new report.
In a review of more than 350 studies, researchers found that, overall, men and women...
Mums who breastfeed may have reduced risk of multiple sclerosis
Mothers who breastfeed for a total of at least 15 months over one or more pregnancies may be less likely to develop multiple sclerosis (MS) compared with those who don’t breastfeed at all or...
US teens may be missing vaccines because parents aren’t aware they need one
Parents may be up to speed on what vaccines their children need for kindergarten, but may be less sure during high school years, a new national poll suggests.
More than a third of US parents...
Very preterm birth not associated with mood or anxiety disorders
Do very-preterm or very-low-weight babies develop anxiety and mood disorders later in life? Julia Jaekel, assistant professor of child and family studies at UT, and Dieter Wolke, professor of psychology at the University of...
A life changing journey for an adolescent with autism
Looking at the positive change for an adolescent boy with autism and his family while travelling through Africa has been the focus of a Griffith University research study.
Now the focus of an ABC documentary...
