Siblings and pets may reduce egg allergy in infants
Having a dog that lives in the home and older siblings could reduce the likelihood of egg allergies in infants, a new study by Murdoch Childrens Research Institute has found.
The study of over 5000...
Measles crisis worsens
NSW Health is appealing to people to ensure everyone in their family is properly immunised against measles.
Public health experts are concerned about the largest measles outbreak in more than a decade with 124 cases...
Genetic test predicts risk for Autism
A team of Australian researchers, led by University of Melbourne has developed a genetic test that is able to predict the risk of developing Autism Spectrum Disorder, ASD.
Lead researcher Professor Stan Skafidas, Director of...
Toddlers are heavier than mums realise
Mums incorrect take on their toddler's weight may be inadvertently leading to their toddlers overeating and getting heavier, say nutrition researchers.
The research, being presented this week at the International Congress of Dietetics in Sydney, found...
Stillbirth: The continuing enigma
Every day, more than 8,200 families experience a death of their baby before birth (28 weeks or greater). This number is two times higher than deaths due to HIV/AIDS yet there has been limited awareness of...
New mums diets fall short on fruit and veg
New Australian research has found first-time mums are skimping on fruit and vegetables, putting their babies at risk of longer-term health problems. The Melbourne study into the eating habits of 529 new mothers found...
Fathers biologically attuned to their children when sleeping nearby
Mothers aren’t the only ones who are biologically adapted to respond to children. New research from the University of Notre Dame shows that dads who sleep near their children experience a drop in testosterone....
Pregnancy duration predicts stress response in the first months of life
After waking up, the concentration of the stress hormone cortisol in saliva rises considerably; this is true not only for grown-ups but for babies as well. A research team from the Ruhr-Universität Bochum and...
Chemical exposure in the womb from household items may contribute to obesity
Pregnant women who are highly exposed to common environmental chemicals — polyfluoroalkyl compounds (PFCs) — have babies that are smaller at birth and larger at 20 months of age, according to a study from...
Young children with cancer suffer from a trauma disorder
The diagnosis and treatment of cancer does not only trigger posttraumatic stress disorder in adults and older children; infants and toddlers with cancer also suffer from trauma disorders, as researchers from the University of...
