Children's health
01 Mar 2014
A genetic basis for cortisol excess
An international team of researchers led by an endocrinologist at LMU has identified genetic mutations that result in uncontrolled synthesis and secretion of the stress…
Men's Health
25 Feb 2014
Sexpert Q/A: Is my partner cheating?
Infidelity or having an affair often involves breaking secrecy and not telling the truth, which can undermine a marriage or relationship.
Children's health
14 Feb 2014
Extended exposure to caffeine and sucrose impacts behaviour and brain chemistry
New research suggests the long-term consumption of caffeinated sugar-sweetened drinks in place of water can cause lasting changes to behaviour, having profound effects on brain…
Children's health
12 Feb 2014
Slowing and preventing preterm labour
A Florida State University researcher is tackling a new and inventive way to slow down and perhaps prevent preterm labour.
Children's health
10 Jan 2014
Inadequate Pregnancy Weight Gain a Risk Factor for Infant Mortality
Women who do not gain enough weight during pregnancy are at increased risk of losing their baby in its first year of life, according to a new study by researchers in the University of Maryland School of Public Health. This study examined the relationship between gestational weight gain, mothers’ body…
Children's health
25 Oct 2013
Viral infection disrupts neural development in offspring, increasing risk of autism
Activating a mother’s immune system during her pregnancy disrupts the development of neural cells in the brain of her offspring and damages the cells’ ability to transmit signals and communicate with one another, researchers with the UC Davis Center for Neuroscience and Department of Neurology have found. They said the…
Children's health
23 Oct 2013
Emergency Asthma Medication Available through Community Pharmacies
With fires continuing to burn across NSW and a thick cloud of wood smoke present in many areas, Asthma Foundation NSW is urging people with asthma to make sure they have their asthma medication at hand as symptoms can quickly escalate and become extremely dangerous. “It is vital that all…
Children's health
19 Oct 2013
Folic acid deficiency can affect the health of great, great grandchildren
Folic acid deficiency can cause severe health problems in offspring, including spina bifida, heart defects and placental abnormalities. A study out today reveals that a mutation in a gene necessary for the metabolism of folic acid not only impacts the immediate offspring but can also have detrimental health effects on…
Medicine & Tests
27 Sep 2013
Psychosis Medication Adherence Rating Scale
The Psychosis Medication Adherence Rating Scale allows doctors to assess if their patients are taking medications as directed to manage their mental health.
