Adults at Higher Risk of Suicide Attempt if Parent Abused Alcohol
People who grew up with a parent who abused alcohol may be 85% more likely to attempt suicide than people whose parents did not abuse alcohol, according to research published by the American Psychological...
When it comes to classes, small is better
Small classes, especially in the first four years of school, can have an important and lasting impact on student achievement, a new report shows.
In a review of over 100 papers from 1979-2014, education expert...
Taking omega-3 supplements during pregnancy does not make children smarter
A major study led by Adelaide researchers has found that the use of omega-3 fatty acid or fish oil supplements during pregnancy does not improve cognitive outcomes in children.
In the biggest study of its...
Snacking quality may decline as kids age
Snacks are a significant positive contributor to dietary quality among school-age children. Not so among teenagers — possibly because younger children are more dependent on parents and caregivers and have better snacks while adolescents...
Returning-to-work mothers prefer known carer to look after their first child in the home
Mothers returning to paid work after the birth of their first child prefer their baby to be cared for in the home by a known person, yet for many this is not always a...
Lead exposure only part of the story for Port Pirie kids
New research from the University of Adelaide shows that while childhood lead exposure in the South Australian city of Port Pirie has been a significant factor in their cognitive and mental health development, the...
Breastfeeding promotes the growth of beneficial bacteria in the gut
The nutritional factor that has the greatest impact on the development of a child's gut flora is whether the child is breastfed, according to a new study by the National Food Institute, Technical University...
Quick test can help spot depressed teenagers
A few minutes spent filling out a widely accepted mental health assessment in a health care provider’s waiting room could make a big difference for some teenagers suffering from depression, according to new study...
Music on Mother’s Day could be great way to tackle post-natal depression
The gift of time, to allow a new mum to do something she did by herself before childbirth, could be the most valuable gift of all this Mother's Day, according to University of Tasmania...
Biting into Whole Foods can Make Children Rowdy
There's a new secret to get your child to behave at the dinner table—cut up their food and they'll relax.
A new Cornell study published in Eating Behaviors, found that when 6-10 year old children...
