Poverty’s most insidious damage is to a child’s brain
An alarming 22% of U.S. children live in poverty, which can have long-lasting negative consequences on brain development, emotional health and academic achievement. A new study, published July 20 in JAMA Pediatrics, provides even...
Poverty's most insidious damage is to a child’s brain
An alarming 22% of U.S. children live in poverty, which can have long-lasting negative consequences on brain development, emotional health and academic achievement. A new study, published July 20 in JAMA Pediatrics, provides even...
For Kids with Injured Ankles, Less Treatment May Be More
Emergency physicians can safely reduce x-rays in children with hurt ankles by as much as 23% and save emergency patients both money and time. The results of a cost analysis of the Low Risk...
Household happiness and relationships
Australians who live in towns of less than 1,000 residents or rural locations have significantly higher levels of life satisfaction than those living in major cities, according to Australia’s most comprehensive household survey.
The Household,...
Doping unchecked in athletes as young as 12
The use of performance enhancing drugs is prevalent and unmonitored in junior elite athletes as young as 12, according to research.
The three-year study, in which more than 900 athletes aged from 12-17 were interviewed,...
New challenges for Australian parents
A Charles Sturt University (CSU) honours student is researching how contemporary parents are seen by the community, as they confront new challenges like integrating work and childcare.
Ms Chelsea Veitch is conducting the research as...
$6.6 million to help positive parenting
More Queensland families are set to benefit from The University of Queensland’s award-winning Triple P – Positive Parenting Program, after the State Government announced $6.6 million in funding today (9 July).
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said...
Recall of ‘Inside Out’ Event Cinemas cup
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is publishing a voluntary recall of the 15,000 ‘Inside Out’ illuminated cups that were sold as part of a promotion. The products were sold at Event Cinemas in...
Recall of 'Inside Out' Event Cinemas cup
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is publishing a voluntary recall of the 15,000 ‘Inside Out’ illuminated cups that were sold as part of a promotion. The products were sold at Event Cinemas in...
Parents help young drivers stay safe
Parents play an important part in helping young drivers comply with road rules and thereby reducing traffic violations and accidents according to a Griffith University study.
Dr Lyndel Bates from the School of Criminology and...
