Teens’ sleep impacted by electronic media use
More than 70% of South Australian teenagers are experiencing insufficient sleep on every school night, with many reporting the overuse of electronic media such as the internet, video games and mobile phones, which could...
Teens' sleep impacted by electronic media use
More than 70% of South Australian teenagers are experiencing insufficient sleep on every school night, with many reporting the overuse of electronic media such as the internet, video games and mobile phones, which could...
Four steps to survive a heat wave
A Charles Sturt University (CSU) expert has urged people to stay hydrated, keep cool, take care of others, and to make a plan for the extreme heat forecast to last the rest of the...
Should You Take Your Vitamins?
Americans spend $28 billion on multivitamins per year, but are consumers throwing away their money? According to a recent editorial in The Annals of Internal Medicine, multivitamins are not only a waste of money,...
Brief Fever Common in Kids Given Influenza, Pneumococcal Vaccines Together
Giving young children the influenza and pneumococcal vaccines together appears to increase their risk of fever, according to a study led by researchers from Columbia University Medical Center (CUMC) and the Centers for Disease...
Science struggles with pet ownership
It is relatively safe to say that pets can be good for people in a number of ways. When people go walking with a dog, they’re more likely to have conversations with strangers. And...
Teen Concussions Increase Risk for Depression
Teens with a history of concussions are more than three times as likely to suffer from depression as teens who have never had a concussion, finds a new study in the Journal of Adolescent...
Higher risk of birth problems after assisted conception
A University of Adelaide study has shown that the risk of serious complications such as stillbirth, preterm birth, low birth weight and neonatal death is around twice as high for babies conceived by assisted...
Complementary medicine in wide use to treat children with autism
In a study of the range of treatments being employed for young children with autism and other developmental delays, UC Davis MIND Institute researchers have found that families often use complementary and alternative medicine...
Tips to Healthy Swimming
Follow the helpful tips below for healthier swimming in Western Australia's rivers and beaches.
1. Avoid swimming after heavy rainfall (>10mm).
After heavy rainfall (>10mm) rain collects pollutants from our streets, gardens and farms, before it...
