Most parents believe vaccines are safe for children
New research from the University of Adelaide shows that 95% of parents believe vaccines are safe for their children despite the spread of misinformation about vaccine safety.
The study, conducted by researchers in the University's...
‘Low sugar’ soft drinks still contain the same risk of tooth decay
While the Australian Dental Association Inc. (ADA) welcomes the release of the Australian Dietary Guidelines and the Infant Feeding Guidelines (Guidelines), it warns Australians that limiting their consumption of soft drinks to ‘low-kilojoule’ ones...
Abnormal growth in children with heart defects
The poor growth seen in children born with complex heart defects may result from factors beyond deficient nutrition. A new study by pediatric researchers suggests that abnormalities in overall growth regulation play a role.
“When...
WA kids missing out on essential speech pathology services
Western Australian speech pathologists are concerned that WA school children are among the most disadvantaged in Australia when it comes to accessing speech therapy, leaving them vulnerable to social isolation and poor learning outcomes.
“Twelve...
Fight against child obesity gets a technological boost
Cutting-edge mapping technology is being used to tackle child obesity in South Australia by pinpointing communities across the state with poorer health outcomes.
The Geographic Information System (GIS) technology from industry leaders Esri Australia is...
The adult psychiatric outcomes of childhood bullying
Victims of bullying during childhood were at increased risk of anxiety disorders in adulthood, and those who were both victims and perpetrators were at increased risk of adult depression and panic disorder, according to...
Lung function and wheezing beyond childhood
A study in Australia suggests that reduced lung function in infancy was associated with wheezing beyond childhood at 18 years of age, according to a report published Online First by JAMA Pediatrics, a JAMA...
Better outcome for frozen embryo replacement vs. IVF
In a stud presented at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine’s annual meeting in San Francisco, California, researchers will present findings showing perinatal outcomes of frozen/thawed embryo replacement (FER) have better outcomes compared to fresh...
Brain injuries after preterm birth
In a study to be presented at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine’s annual meeting in San Francisco, researchers will report that variation in a gene involved in inflammation is associated with developmental problems after...
Teen girls, birth control and parents’ opinions
Parents are more accepting of their teenage daughters using birth control pills than any other form of contraception, including condoms, according to a recent study from UC San Francisco (UCSF).
The most effective contraceptive methods,...
