Childhood trauma link offers treatment hope for people with schizophrenia
People with schizophrenia may now benefit from more effective, tailored treatments and greater self-empowerment, thanks to research establishing a link between childhood trauma and some of schizophrenia's most common symptoms.
Researchers from Orygen, the National...
Two behaviours linked to high school dropout rates
While the national high school dropout rate has declined, many school systems still struggle with a high number of students who do not finish high school.
The factors that may lead to a student's decision...
Study debunks fears of increased teen suicide risk from popular flu drug
A new study published by researchers from the University of Illinois at Chicago suggests that the drug oseltamivir, commonly known as Tamiflu, does not cause an increased risk of suicide in paediatric patients.
The U.S....
Booze Ads Cause Risky Drinking In Young People: New Report
Young people are more likely to start drinking alcohol earlier and at risky levels as a direct result of alcohol companies targeting them via advertising, a review by Curtin University has found.
The report, released...
Children with chronic kidney disease at risk of lower IQs
Chronic kidney disease causes irreversible deterioration in renal function, often requiring dialysis or transplant surgery.
In children, genetic causes account for the greatest number of cases.
Published in the Clinical Journal of the American Society of...
Diet and depression link is not all in the mind
New evidence of a biological link between diet and depression has come from the first study to analyse associations between diet, body mass index, inflammatory markers and mental health in adolescents.
The association between overweight/obesity...
Global scale of TB in young people revealed for first time
An estimated 1.8 million young people around the world develop tuberculosis each year, according to a new report.
The study is the first to estimate the global scale of the disease in people aged 10...
New perceptual pathway identified that can lead to body size misperception and increase risk...
A new study led by researchers at Macquarie University has identified a psychological pathway that can lead to body size and shape misperception in individuals, putting them at greater risk of developing conditions such...
Why teens need up to 10 hours’ sleep
Technology, other distractions and staying up late make is difficult, but researchers say teenagers need to make time for 8-10 hours of sleep a night to optimise their performance and maintain good health and...
Healthy foods the ‘new normal’ in WA public schools
The traffic light policy for canteens has made the food and drinks provided in WA public schools healthier and provided a good opportunity to teach children about healthy eating, the majority of stakeholders surveyed...
