School leavers need support to choose university course
A collaborative study by all three South Australian public universities, led by researchers at UniSA’s School of Natural and Built Environments has found that almost 51% of year 12 students find it difficult to decide what...
Energy drinks could be deadly for young people with heart conditions
A world-first study has found that having just one to two energy drinks could be life-threatening for some young people with no known history of heart disease.
Published in the International Journal of Cardiology, the study...
Winning the war: How to persuade children to eat more veggies
Getting children to eat their vegetables might not be an endless battle if parents follow some research-based advice from a nutrition expert at Kansas State University.
Getting kids used to vegetables can start in the...
Positive outlook of young carers in regional Australia
"Young carers in western societies are often portrayed as 'compromised' and 'missing out' on a 'normal' childhood and family life," said Dr Lester Alan Watson, who recently studied this group of carers as part...
L-platers needed for driving behaviour research
A USC academic is conducting research to better understand how driving behaviours change when young motorists progress from having L-plates to P-plates.
Senior Research Fellow Dr Bridie Scott-Parker said while learner drivers were involved in...
Lunches should be stored in fridge overnight during heatwaves
Parents packing school lunches during the summer heat have been urged to prepare food and store it in the refrigerator overnight to help keep the meal cool for longer, according to a gastroenterologist from...
Lap band surgery benefits very obese adolescents
Lap band surgery has significant benefits for severely obese teenagers and, despite its controversial nature, should still be considered as a first option to manage obesity during adolescence, a new study has found.
Led by...
Strong Friendships May Mitigate Depression Associated With Excessive Video Gaming
Teenagers who play video games for more than four hours a day suffer from symptoms of depression, but frequent use of social media and instant messaging may mitigate symptoms of game addiction in these...
Warning about the use of inflatable air loungers in water
Consumer Affairs Victoria is warning consumers against using inflatable air loungers in water following reports of near drownings.
Inflatable air loungers are fabric tubes that are inflated to form a lounge or bed. They can...
Maths tips for parents
With recent reports showing Australian performance in Mathematics has stagnated over the years, Dr Catherine Attard from Western Sydney University believes the new school year is a time for parents to take the extra...
