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Medicinal cannabis reduces epileptic seizures in children
A form of medicinal cannabis, cannabidiol, has significantly reduced convulsive seizures in a group of children with a severe form of epilepsy.
10 Jun 2017
‘Medicinal food’ diet counters onset of type 1 diabetes
A study has found that a diet yielding high amounts of short-chain fatty acids benefits the immune system and protected against juvenile or type 1…
15 Apr 2017
Symptoms of mitochondrial disease commonly misdiagnosed
At least 30 Australian children born every week are at risk of developing some form of mitochondrial disease in their lifetimes, yet 90% of affected…
17 Sep 2016
Golden staph a public health threat to children
The first major study of golden staph bloodstream infection in Australian children has found higher death rates if the right antibiotic is not used to…
05 Sep 2016
Childhood fitness a trump card in better adult heart health
A new study from a group of international researchers has found that aerobic exercise in childhood can help offset the long-term heart health risks associated…
13 Jul 2016
Vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol)
Vitamin D2, also called ergocalciferol, is a type of vitamin D found in food. Fatty fish, such as sardines and…
25 May 2016
Steatosis
Steatosis is the key symptom of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. It refers to accumulation of excessive amounts of fat…
22 Apr 2016
