Babies’ brains could unravel the mystery of stuttering
University of Sydney researchers are launching a world-first study to see if it's possible to detect whether a baby will go on to stutter in later life - well before they start to talk.
Researchers...
Babies' brains could unravel the mystery of stuttering
University of Sydney researchers are launching a world-first study to see if it's possible to detect whether a baby will go on to stutter in later life - well before they start to talk.
Researchers...
Brain-training children’s book fast-tracks development
An innovative new children’s book has been launched to aid the development of the core cognitive abilities underlying self-control, school readiness and academic success.
Using the latest research in child development, Dr Steven Howard from University...
Apps add up for young students
As school returns after the summer break, a University of Western Sydney academic is urging parents to help inspire the next generation of Australian mathematicians by taking advantage of apps and encouraging their children...
Marital tension between mom and dad can harm each parent’s bond with child
Children suffer consequences, too, when mom and dad argue or have tension in their relationship, experts warn.
Dads, in particular, let the negative emotions and tension from their marriage spill over and harm the bond...
Effect of Thyroid Disorders on Reproductive Health
Thyroid disease can have significant effects on a woman’s reproductive health and screening for women presenting with fertility problems and recurrent early pregnancy loss should be considered.
A recently published study examines evidence about effect...
Mindfulness-based program in schools making a positive impact
A social and emotional learning program started by Academy Award winning actress Goldie Hawn to help school children improve their learning abilities, be more caring, and less stressed is now backed by new scientific...
Only half of teenage girls receive HPV vaccine at recommended age
It’s a virus that is responsible for almost all cases of cervical cancer but a new study by University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston researchers indicates that only about half of the girls...
Teen girls report less sexual victimisation after virtual reality assertiveness training
Teen girls were less likely to report being sexually victimised after learning to assertively resist unwanted sexual overtures and practicing resistance in a realistic virtual environment, finds a new study.
The effects persisted over a...
What’s in a nickname?
You can’t choose your own nickname. That much is clear. But understanding how these monikers come to be is the basis of a study that aims to help students understand linguistic concepts.
Dr Donna Starks...
