Children's health
18 Oct 2012
Bigger play areas for kids cut obesity risk
The global fight against obesity could be helped by providing support for child’s play, a researcher from The University of Western Australia has found. Research leader Dr Karen Martin studied school environments and their association with physical activity during school recess. The study found children who attended schools with more…
Children's health
17 Oct 2012
Whole genome sequencing for rapid diagnosis of genetic diseases in children
Today investigators at Children’s Mercy Hospitals and Clinics in Kansas City reported the first use of whole genome information for diagnosing critically ill infants. As reported in Science Translational Medicine, the team describes STAT-Seq®, a whole genome sequencing approach – from blood sample to returning results to a physician –…
Children's health
11 Oct 2012
Moderate iPad use won’t keep teens up at night
Teenagers who use an iPad for an hour before bed are still likely to get a good night’s sleep, new research from Flinders University shows.The study, led by sleep psychologist Dr Michael Gradisar, has found that moderate iPad use immediately before bed will not affect a teenager’s sleep, contrary to…
Children's health
11 Oct 2012
Sweets for the sweetly behaved not helpful for children's weight
Cutting screen time and not rewarding children’s good behaviour with sweets are among the steps parents could take to reduce overweight and obesity in children before they start school, according to research by the University of Sydney. The study, led by Dr Louise Hardy, from the School of Public Health…
Children's health
08 Oct 2012
Researchers investigate aggression among kindergartners
Not all aggressive children are aggressive for the same reasons, according to Penn State researchers, who found that some kindergartners who are aggressive show low verbal abilities while others are more easily physiologically aroused. The findings suggest that different types of treatments may be needed to help kids with different…
Joints
05 Oct 2012
Eating cherries lowers risk of gout attacks by 35%
A new study found that patients with gout who consumed cherries over a two-day period showed a 35% lower risk of gout attacks compared to those who did not eat the fruit. Findings from this case-crossover study published in Arthritis & Rheumatism, a journal of the American College of Rheumatology…
Children's health
04 Oct 2012
Lack of sleep leads to insulin resistance in teens
A new study suggests that increasing the amount of sleep that teenagers get could improve their insulin resistance and prevent the future onset of diabetes. “High levels of insulin resistance can lead to the development of diabetes,” said lead author Karen Matthews, PhD, of the University of Pittsburgh Department of…
Skincare and Beauty
25 Sep 2012
Scarring
Scars, including acne scars and surgical scars, are common. Scar removal or scar treatment procedures include creams and plastic surgery (cosmetic surgery).
Eye Care
25 Sep 2012
Eye care: Dr Joe Kosterich
Looking after your eyes involves a range of measures to promote healthy eyes, including eye tests, wearing sunglasses and wearing contact lenses or glasses.
