Children of divorced parents more likely to start smoking
Both daughters and sons from divorced families are significantly more likely to initiate smoking in comparison to their peers from intact families, shows a new analysis of 19,000 Americans.
This University of Toronto study, published...
Single concussion may cause lasting brain damage
A single concussion may cause lasting structural damage to the brain, according to a new study.
"This is the first study that shows brain areas undergo measureable volume loss after concussion," said Yvonne W. Lui,...
Doctors halting attention boosting drugs for healthy kids
The American Academy of Neurology (AAN), the world’s largest professional association of neurologists, is releasing a position paper on how the practice of prescribing drugs to boost cognitive function, or memory and thinking abilities,...
Depression in kids linked to cardiac risks in teens
Teens who were depressed as children are far more likely than their peers to be obese, smoke cigarettes and lead sedentary lives, even if they no longer suffer from depression.
Teens who were depressed as...
Improving children’s dental health across Australia
Every child deserves a healthy smile. A healthy smile not only builds confidence, but can powerfully impact a child’s overall health and well-being.
A growing body of research shows that poor oral health at an...
Mums smoking linked to childhood brain tumours
Researchers from Perth's Telethon Institute for Child Health Research are calling for further investigation into a potential link between maternal smoking and childhood brain tumours.
It follows the results of a new study which showed...
Soft drinks present in the home drive up consumption in school children
Primary and secondary school students are five times as likely to be high consumers of sugar-sweetened drinks, such as soft drinks, if these drinks are available in their homes, according to a University of...
New approach to stop bullying in schools
Teachers and parents have been so effective in reducing bullying behaviour in schools that it has gone ‘underground’, with young people who bully turning to covert methods to avoid detection.
Recognising the difficulty in identifying...
Chicken pox vaccine saving children’s lives
The widespread introduction of a chicken pox vaccine in Australia in 2006 has prevented thousands of children from being hospitalised with severe chicken pox and saved lives, according to new research.
In a national study...
Chicken pox vaccine saving children's lives
The widespread introduction of a chicken pox vaccine in Australia in 2006 has prevented thousands of children from being hospitalised with severe chicken pox and saved lives, according to new research.
In a national study...
