Depression in early pregnancy associated with Gestational Diabetes
New research by Western Sydney University, has found if a mother receives a higher score for depression during early pregnancy she is more likely to develop Gestational Diabetes Mellitus.
Lead researcher, Professor Hannah Dahlen, from...
Unintended pregnancies in Australia
SPHPM researchers have identified four key factors involved in unintended pregnancies in Australia, in a first-of-its-kind study, Understanding Fertility Management in Contemporary Australia, about risk and protective factors for successful management of fertility among...
Learning to read infant hunger cues
Obesity is the second highest contributor to poor health and premature death in Australia and it’s on the rise, according to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare.
In 2012, almost two in three adults...
Aussie kids can do better in active transport
Australian children have received a middle-of-the-road C grade when it comes to active transport to and from school in the 2015 Active Healthy Kids Australia (AKHA) progress report card.
The report card, titled ‘The Road...
No genetic testing for sporting talent
Victoria University researcher Nir Eynon was part of an international panel of experts who have dismissed claims that current genetic testing of children can identify sporting prowess and ability.
Writing in the British Journal of...
Starting school a cause for poetry
As children, families and teachers think about the new school year, they are being asked to reflect on their experiences of starting 'big school' as part of an ongoing research program at Charles Sturt...
School-based mental health promotion program going from strength to strength
The new iCARE-R mental health promotion program designed for rural and regional Year 8 students is going from strength to strength.
That's acccording to CQUniversity Professor Margaret McAllister who has been a key collaborator on...
Study short and sweet
Studying for short bursts works better than hitting the books for hours at a time when it comes to exam preparation, according to education expert Dr Mandie Shean.
Dr Shean said breaking up study sessions...
Benefits of one-to-one midwifery care
New findings from La Trobe University and the Royal Women's show one-to-one midwifery care improves women's experience of childbirth
La Trobe University, with the Royal Women's Hospital (the Women's), have just published a study in...
Six key interventions to aid baby health and survival
Skin-to-skin contact, early commencement of breastfeeding and hygienic umbilical cord care are among the six key interventions which give an infant the best start to life, according to new research by the University of...
