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Intensified chemotherapy shows promise for children with very high-risk form of leukaemia

Intensified chemotherapy shows promise for children with very high-risk form of leukaemia

Young patients with an aggressive form of leukaemia who are likely to relapse after chemotherapy treatment can significantly reduce those…

21 Dec 2012

New research shows an interesting twist in the fight against malaria

New research shows an interesting twist in the fight against malaria

New research published in the prestigious ­Science journal has challenged previous notions about how the body fights against malaria infection.

14 Dec 2012

Babies get a better chance to escape a dangerous health cycle

Babies get a better chance to escape a dangerous health cycle

A promising step forward in stopping an intergenerational cycle of birth complications, diabetes and obesity associated with gestational diabetes has…

12 Dec 2012

Better blood transfusions for preterm babies

Better blood transfusions for preterm babies

Results of new research from the University of Adelaide are a promising step forward in helping to improve the quality…

03 Dec 2012

7 minutes a day of 'vigorous' physical activity may be enough for kids

Children need a minimum of seven minutes a day of vigorous physical activity, demonstrates recently published findings by University of…

16 Nov 2012

Living well with psoriasis

Living well with psoriasis

A psoriasis rash is physically uncomfortable, but also associated with a range of psychological issues. It can affect your social life and relationships.

15 Nov 2012

Inhaled anaesthesia may affect children's brains more

Inhaled anaesthesia may affect children's brains more

Stony Brook University School of Medicine researchers have found that children’s brains are more affected by an inhaled aesthetic than…

31 Oct 2012

Autism early intervention found to normalise brain activity

Autism early intervention found to normalise brain activity

An intensive early intervention therapy that is effective for improving cognition and language skills among very young children with autism…

31 Oct 2012

Kids’ screen time needs to be curbed to prevent developmental problems

Kids’ screen time needs to be curbed to prevent developmental problems

Curbs on children’s daily screen time and delaying the age at which they start “the world’s favourite pastime” are urgently…

18 Oct 2012