Bone
13 Jun 2007
Gene for Goltz Syndrome Identified by Researchers
The gene mutation that results in Goltz syndrome, also called Focal Dermal Hypoplasia – a developmental disorder affecting skin, bone, eyes and other body systems – occurs in a gene called PORCN, which is involved in the secretion of proteins necessary for proper signalling within the cell that leads to…
Children's health
04 Jun 2007
Lite, light and low in calories: When has shopping for foods become such a ‘de-lite’? Top 5 food tips for making the right choice
Through the various forms of marketing and media in contemporary society, there has been increasing promotion of healthy eating and nutrition. More often that not, one is enticed towards trying a new food item because it looks good on television or because of the attraction of the food label. It…
Children's health
04 Jun 2007
Lite, light and low in calories: When has shopping for foods become such a ‘de-lite’? Top 5 shopping tips for making the right choice
We live in a world where marketing and the media play a vital part of everyday life, full of attracting advertisements and tempting visual images on food labelling. How often have we tried a food item because it looks good on television, or because the label looks so enticing and…
Anatomy
04 Jun 2007
Metabolism and energetics
Metabolism refers to the body breaking down the carbohydrates, fats (lipids) and proteins in food to make energy needed for exercise and maintaining organs.
Children's health
03 Jun 2007
Commonly Used Drug Offers Promise For Premature Babies
Scientists have found evidence that the cox-2 inhibitor celecoxib, a common pain reliever used to treat arthritis, may offer a new way to reduce the risk of the most common cause of brain damage in babies born prematurely. The work involves shoring up blood vessels in a part of the…
Children's health
03 Jun 2007
Lower IQ Found In Children Of Women Who Took Epilepsy Drug
Children of women who took the epilepsy drug valproate during pregnancy appear to be at a greater risk for lower IQ, according to research presented at the American Academy of Neurology’s 59th Annual Meeting in Boston. The study looked at IQ results for 187 two-year-old children of mothers who took…
Blood
01 Jun 2007
A Few More Minutes Of Maternal Attachment May Reduce Anaemia In Children
In the past, the newborns’ umbilical cord was not clamped right after birth, thus allowing the blood flow to stop naturally. This practice, known as “late clamping”, was replaced by “early clamping”, that is, cutting the cord immediately after the infant is expelled. However, this new practice lacks studies corroborating…
Children's health
01 Jun 2007
Eating Apples And Fish During Pregnancy May Protect Against Childhood Asthma And Allergies
Women who eat apples and fish during pregnancy may reduce the risk of their children developing asthma or allergic disease, suggests a new study presented at the American Thoracic Society 2007 International Conference, on Sunday, May 20. The SEATON study, conducted at the University of Aberdeen, UK, found that the…
Children's health
31 May 2007
Bullying and obesity: Why parents need to be aware
Bullying is a common problem for primary school and high school aged children. In Australia about 10% of children report being bullied at primary school. The problem is that bullied children can go on to suffer from low self-esteem, drug abuse and depression as adults. Now there is research that…
