Timing of first child influences women’s health at age 40
A new study finds some surprising ways in which women's health at midlife is connected to when they had their first child and to their marital history.
Researchers found that women who had their first...
Timing of first child influences women's health at age 40
A new study finds some surprising ways in which women's health at midlife is connected to when they had their first child and to their marital history.
Researchers found that women who had their first...
Acupuncture effective for chronic pain in children
It is upsetting to see anyone in pain, but it’s especially heartbreaking to watch a child endure chronic pain.
In addition to the suffering itself, chronic pain can cause traumatic effects on a child’s quality...
Childhood family breakups harder on girls’ health
A childhood family breakup can have long-term negative consequences for the children. Recent University of Illinois research looks at overall health, depression, and smoking as a health-related behaviour and finds that, for girls, all...
How to survive a long, hot summer
Keep an eye on children’s water intake, carry a water bottle wherever you go and avoid travel in the hottest part of the day – that’s the advice of QUT health statistician Associate Professor...
Gaps in care for child trauma and stress after injury
An international survey of hospital emergency department (ED) staff has found a gap in knowledge when dealing with child traumatic stress and providing emotional support to children admitted to hospital after injury.
Through a survey...
Games on tablets transfer to real life skills
Parents can feel less guilty next time they put an iPad down in front of their child. New research has found that the skills children learn on touchscreen apps can be transferred to the...
Taking antidepressants during pregnancy increases risk of autism by 87%
Using antidepressants during pregnancy greatly increases the risk of autism, Professor Anick Bérard of the University of Montreal and its affiliated CHU Sainte-Justine children's hospital have revealed. Prof. Bérard, an internationally renowned expert in...
Policy change set to save kids’ lives
Defibrillators to be available in all NSW schools thanks to Professor Chris Seminarian’s campaign.
University of Sydney cardiologist Professor Chris Semsarian has lobbied policy makers for more than a decade to end the red tape...
Policy change set to save kids' lives
Defibrillators to be available in all NSW schools thanks to Professor Chris Seminarian’s campaign.
University of Sydney cardiologist Professor Chris Semsarian has lobbied policy makers for more than a decade to end the red tape...
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