Falls and bumps to the head in kids – what you should know
The gridiron is back in action. From little leagues to professional teams, football frenzy has begun, and with it, concerns about concussions. But it’s not just jarring tackles that can lead to concussions in...
Swallowed magnets in children need quick evaluation and treatment
Children who swallow powerful neodymium magnets are at risk of serious complications, requiring emergency evaluation and possible treatment. That's the message of a new clinical algorithm published in the September issue of The Journal...
Increased risk of prematurity and low birth weight in babies born after three or...
One of the largest studies to look at the effect of induced abortions on a subsequent first birth has found that women who have had three or more abortions have a higher risk of...
Working mums spend less time daily on kids’ diet, exercise and fathers not picking...
When it comes to cooking, grocery shopping and playing with children, American moms with full-time jobs spend roughly three-and-half fewer hours per day on these and other chores related to their children's diet and...
Working mums spend less time daily on kids' diet, exercise and fathers not picking...
When it comes to cooking, grocery shopping and playing with children, American moms with full-time jobs spend roughly three-and-half fewer hours per day on these and other chores related to their children's diet and...
Better language development and fewer hospital admissions for children of older mothers
Children born to older mothers can benefit from better health and language development (up to the age of five) a study published on bmj.com suggests.
The authors found that increasing maternal age was associated with...
Gut bug plays a role in development of eczema
Researchers from Murdoch Childrens Research may have found a way to prevent high risk infants from developing eczema- and they say the answer could be in their gut.
A study by the Institute found a...
10% of new dads aren’t having a great time this Father’s Day
This Sunday, thousands of Australian men will be experiencing their first Father’s Day. For most, it will be a day filled with joy and wonder. However, for some, the pressure of fatherhood may have...
10% of new dads aren't having a great time this Father’s Day
This Sunday, thousands of Australian men will be experiencing their first Father’s Day. For most, it will be a day filled with joy and wonder. However, for some, the pressure of fatherhood may have...
Burn off alert for asthmatics
With spring approaching, weather conditions set fair and record vegetation growth across the state, the Rural Fire Service is embarking on a major hazard reduction program and Asthma Foundation NSW is issuing a wood...
