Children's health
01 Jun 2007
Cat Hair At Home Poses An Allergy Risk, Particularly For Young Children
The study published by Chih-Mei Chen et al. in the May edition of the distinguished Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology did not approve earlier papers, according to which contact with cat allergens during the first few months of a child’s life has a protective effect. The team of authors…
Children's health
31 May 2007
Bullying compounds the problems for an epidemic of obese children
Bullying is a common problem for primary school and high school aged children. The self reported rate of bullying is about 10% of primary school aged children in Australia,7 but may be up to 25% in the United Kingdom.1 Bullying is also thought to be a risk factor for a…
Cancer
18 May 2007
Prostate Cancer Treatments: How Do I Choose?
New treatments are on the block for prostate cancer claiming reductions in side-effects - but are they really better at achieving the goal of curing…
Children's health
18 May 2007
Risperdal PBS listing change to provide relief for families with autistic children
Antipsychotic medication Risperdal (also known as risperidone) has recently had its listing with the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) altered. New 3mg and 4mg Quicklet forms of the medication are now listed, and it is now approved for use in the treatment of some of the behaviours associated with autism. Risperdal…
Children's health
30 Apr 2007
To Grow Your Kids’ Desire For Vegetables And Fruit, Plant A Garden
f you are looking for a way to encourage your children eat their fruits and vegetables, search no further than your backyard, suggests new Saint Louis University research. Preschool children in rural areas eat more fruits and vegetables when the produce is homegrown.”It was a simple, clear finding,” said Debra…
Children's health
26 Apr 2007
Good news for families of children with ADHD as Concerta® is added to PBS
Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is still a focus of much public interest and debate. This should not be surprising however, considering that between 3 and 5% of primary school aged children suffer from the disorder. While the cause of ADHD remains unknown, it is characterised by the presence…
Children's health
14 Mar 2007
Link Found Between Teens’ Stress Levels And Acne Severity
The largest study ever conducted on acne and stress reveals that teenagers who were under high levels of stress were 23 percent more likely to have increased acne severity, according to researchers from Wake Forest University School of Medicine and colleagues. “Acne significantly affects physical and psychosocial well-being, so it…
Men's Health
09 Feb 2007
Treatment of Parkinsons Disease
Medical information about Parkinsons disease treatment with L-dopa therapy and Parkinsons disease symptoms
Bone
29 Jan 2007
A Low-calcium Diet Can Harm The Supporting Structures Around Teeth And Gums, Especially For Nursing Mothers
Mothers who breastfeed should be sure to have enough Calcium in their diet, or may risk bone loss around their teeth and gums, according to a new study that appears in the January issue of the Journal of Periodontology (JOP). Researchers from Tohoku University in Japan investigated if lactation affects…
