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New research shows digital age a major glitch for teen sleep

AAP - 23-10-2017

More teens than ever aren't getting enough sleep and experts are urging them to limit their technology use at night. It's the digital

 
Expectant first-time mothers uncertain about vaccinating their children

HealthTimes - 08-09-2017

First-time mums are more hesitant and undecided about childhood vaccinations compared to mothers with children and only two thirds of all mothers believe they receive

 
Children on IV antibiotics can leave hospital sooner

HealthTimes - 17-08-2017

Experts have found that some children with severe infections requiring intravenous (through the vein) (IV) antibiotics, can safely have these at home instead of in hospital.

 
Kids with weight issues at high risk of emotional and behavioural problems: study

HealthTimes - 10-08-2017

A new, in-depth study of New Zealand children and teenagers seeking help with weight issues has found their emotional health and wellbeing is, on average, markedly worse than

 
The effects of childhood stroke on motor skills

HealthTimes - 21-07-2017

Stroke is one of the top 10 causes of death in children, yet there is very little research around childhood stroke. Researchers from the Murdoch Children’s Research

 
Genetic immune deficiency could hold key to severe childhood infections

HealthTimes - 21-07-2017

A gene mutation making young children extremely vulnerable to common viruses may represent a new type of immunodeficiency, according to a University

 
An Australian-first safety guide has been launched to combat childhood injury

AAP - 20-07-2017

Child safety and health experts have launched the Child Safety Good Practice guide, aimed at reducing childhood injury and death. An Australian-first

 
Influenza has been linked to a deadly brain disease in Australian children

AAP - 20-07-2017

University of Sydney researchers have established a link between influenza and "devastating" brain diseases in children. Influenza

 
Obese children at greater risk of heart attack and stroke

AAP - 05-07-2017

High blood pressure in overweight children has been linked to a stiffening of their arteries, placing them at greater risk of heart attack and stroke later.

 

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