Smartphone app to regulate alcohol intake and breastfeeding times
Curtin University research has helped in the development of a Smartphone app to assist breastfeeding mothers to regulate the timing of their alcohol intake so as to not affect breastmilk.
Dr Roslyn Giglia, Research Fellow...
Why breastfed babies are so smart: 2 parenting skills deserve the credit
Loads of studies over the years have shown that children who were breastfed score higher on IQ tests and perform better in school, but the reason why remained unclear.
Is it the mother-baby bonding time,...
Father’s age at childbearing associated with psychiatric, academic problems in kids
An Indiana University study in collaboration with medical researchers from Karolinska Institute in Stockholm has found that advancing paternal age at childbearing can lead to higher rates of psychiatric and academic problems in offspring...
Father's age at childbearing associated with psychiatric, academic problems in kids
An Indiana University study in collaboration with medical researchers from Karolinska Institute in Stockholm has found that advancing paternal age at childbearing can lead to higher rates of psychiatric and academic problems in offspring...
Childcare LEAPS into healthier future
You've filled the fridge with fruit and vegetables, put a timer on the TV and your mantra is: "Go outside and play." But how do you know your family's healthy lifestyle ethos is mirrored...
Beauty Not Disease Motivates Teens to Wear Sunscreen
After offering information about UV light and sun-protective behaviours, the two health-ed videos diverge: one describes the increased skin cancer risk of UV exposure and the other describes effects on appearance including wrinkles and...
NSW parents in world-first project
The University of Sydney today launched a new project which offers two years of free parenting support to parents and caregivers of children with a disability in New South Wales.
Parents and caregivers are invited...
Invisible risk group among adolescents at risk of mental ill-health
Adolescents with high media use, reduced sleep and low physical activity comprise an 'invisible-risk' group that has high prevalence of psychiatric symptoms, according to a large international study led by researchers at Karolinska Institutet....
Facebook identity is for real
If you can't resist the urge to post about your latest visit to the gym or culinary masterpiece on Facebook, don't worry - you're not alone.
Megan Pozzi from QUT's Faculty of Education, said most...
How many energy drinks are young people actually drinking?
A new Psychology research project is investigating the prevalence of energy drink consumption in young people.
The study is seeking participants aged between 12–17 years to answer a short survey online.
Postgraduate student in the UTAS...
