Doping unchecked in athletes as young as 12
The use of performance enhancing drugs is prevalent and unmonitored in junior elite athletes as young as 12, according to research.
The three-year study, in which more than 900 athletes aged from 12-17 were interviewed,...
New challenges for Australian parents
A Charles Sturt University (CSU) honours student is researching how contemporary parents are seen by the community, as they confront new challenges like integrating work and childcare.
Ms Chelsea Veitch is conducting the research as...
$6.6 million to help positive parenting
More Queensland families are set to benefit from The University of Queensland’s award-winning Triple P – Positive Parenting Program, after the State Government announced $6.6 million in funding today (9 July).
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said...
Bad genes lead teens to binge-eating
Binge-eating in teenagers may be linked to a gene variation, according to new research from the University of Queensland.
The UQ Diamantina Institute’s Professor David Evans and a University College London Institute of Child Health...
Recall of ‘Inside Out’ Event Cinemas cup
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is publishing a voluntary recall of the 15,000 ‘Inside Out’ illuminated cups that were sold as part of a promotion. The products were sold at Event Cinemas in...
Recall of 'Inside Out' Event Cinemas cup
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is publishing a voluntary recall of the 15,000 ‘Inside Out’ illuminated cups that were sold as part of a promotion. The products were sold at Event Cinemas in...
Tablet technology to help children with autism
Monash University researchers have developed the world’s first tablet technology designed to assist children with developmental disabilities such as autism and Down Syndrome.
The technology aims to help children stay focused, in a bid to...
Obese teens in study less likely to use contraception
A study of nearly 1,000 teens found that sexually active obese adolescents were significantly less likely to use contraception than normal weight peers, putting them at higher risk of unintended pregnancy.
Obese adolescents who did...
Parents help young drivers stay safe
Parents play an important part in helping young drivers comply with road rules and thereby reducing traffic violations and accidents according to a Griffith University study.
Dr Lyndel Bates from the School of Criminology and...
Communities that care reduce underage alcohol supply
A clamp down on bottle shops selling alcohol to underage customers and a commitment by parents not to supply or allow their teens to use alcohol has been successful in reducing underage alcohol supply...
