Children's health
07 Sep 2007
Soda Warning? Link between Diabetes, High-fructose Corn Syrup
Researchers have found new evidence that soft drinks sweetened with high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) may contribute to the development of diabetes, particularly in children. In a laboratory study of commonly consumed carbonated beverages, the scientists found that drinks containing the syrup had high levels of reactive compounds that have been…
Children's health
07 Sep 2007
Hassle-Free Shopping with Children
UQ researchers are seeking families with a child aged three to five to participate in a free parenting program aimed at improving children’s behaviour during shopping trips. Developed by Professor Matt Sanders at UQ’s Parenting and Family Support Centre, the program is an adaptation of the award winning Triple P…
Cancer
06 Sep 2007
Nutrition in the Mature Woman
Nutritional status in old age is as important as in any other stage of the life cycle. Some physiological changes that occur as part of…
General
06 Sep 2007
Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding is the act of a mother feeding her baby by excreting milk produced from her breast which is important for the healthy growth and…
Children's health
28 Aug 2007
Obesity Spreads through Social Networks
A study of 12,067 people over a period of 32 years has found that social networks have a marked influence on weight gain. For example, if a person’s close friend becomes obese, that person’s chances of becoming obese increase 57 percent; for siblings, increase is 40 percent; and for spouses,…
Children's health
28 Aug 2007
Young Smokers Want to Quit, But Don’t Seek Proven Treatment
Despite tried and true methods to quit smoking, young adults do not take advantage of these proven smoking cessation treatments that can double their chances of quitting, University of Illinois at Chicago public health researchers report. The research is published online and will appear in the August issue of the…
Children's health
28 Aug 2007
Study Finds Connection between Teenage Violence and Domestic Violence
Researchers tracing the development of violent behaviour have found a link between teenage violence and domestic violence. Adolescents who engaged in violent behaviour at a relatively steady rate through their teenage years and those whose violence began in their mid teens and increased over the years are significantly more likely…
Children's health
28 Aug 2007
Crucial Progress in Understanding Fragile X Mental Retardation Protein
Researchers in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences at Yale School of Medicine have identified a new regulatory target for the Fragile X mental retardation protein (FMRP), laying the groundwork for possible new treatments for Fragile X syndrome(FXS), the leading inherited form of mental retardation. The findings, published…
Children's health
24 Aug 2007
Non Invasive Biomarkers of Gut Function
Gut health or healthy gut function can be determined by simple non-invasive tests like blowing into a container.
