New study will discover why women freeze their eggs
A new study will explore the reasons why women freeze their eggs for non-medical reasons.
Researchers from the Jean Hailes Research Unit at Monash University, Melbourne IVF and the University of Melbourne, hope to survey women...
Connection to school can be a lifesaver for marginalised kids
National Children’s Commissioner from the Australian Human Rights Commission, Megan Mitchell says children’s sense of connection to a nurturing school community can offer protection from risky adolescent behaviours.
In a speech to be presented by...
Handwriting’s relevance in a digital world
The making of graphic marks in the form of letters was one of the first activities of early humans. Written words are the visual representation of our spoken language, and handwriting is a personal...
Handwriting's relevance in a digital world
The making of graphic marks in the form of letters was one of the first activities of early humans. Written words are the visual representation of our spoken language, and handwriting is a personal...
Students get the message on dangers of alcohol
A Social Marketing @ Griffith initiative continues to have a positive impact on Queensland teenagers with a Mackay school the latest to embrace the program.
More than 200 Year 10 Mercy College students in Mackay took part...
Strategic program helps families counter depression and anxiety
A new program aimed at reducing the impact of parents’ anxiety or depression on the family is being trialled in Australia.
The Let’s Talk about Children program is being offered to parents by researchers at the Krongold Centre at...
Children of same-sex attracted parents doing well in the face of stigma – latest...
Children of same-sex attracted parents have above average health and wellbeing, according to groundbreaking University of Melbourne research published in the journal BMC Public Health.
However, the study also warned stigma was an ongoing challenge...
Australian mums needed to help prevent diabetes
Deakin University researchers are recruiting 1000 mums who experienced diabetes during pregnancy to participate in a national survey that aims to reduce their risks of going on to later develop type 2 diabetes.
Studies show...
Ballet dancers face high risk of injury
Ballet dancers are exposed to a high risk of injury compared to other adolescent athletes, a study shows.
The study, co-authored by Christina Ekegren from Monash University, involved more than 260 elite ballet students from three pre-professional...
Helping pregnant women remain active – ‘Fit-4-Two’ intervention program evaluated
Pregnancy is a critical risk period for sedentary behaviour and overweight development among women, boosting their chance of suffering chronic diseases and having a shorter life-span.
That's according to CQUniversity PhD researcher Mel Hayman who...
