Children's health
03 Aug 2016
Abnormal thyroid function in newborns linked to poor reading and numeracy
Babies born with moderately high concentrations of thyroid stimulating hormone have a higher risk of poor educational and development outcomes at school age, a world-first…
Hormones
20 May 2015
GP Q/A: Type 2 Diabetes – new diagnosis
After a type two diabetes mellitus diagnosis, a healthy diet and regular exercise are needed to manage blood sugar and prevent insulin use and disease.
Children's health
20 Feb 2015
Mother’s stress hormone levels may affect foetal growth and long term health of child
The University of Cambridge examined whether levels of the stress hormones known as glucocorticoids can influence the supply of glucose from mother to foetus.
Hormones
19 Dec 2014
Discovery may revolutionise diabetes treatment
A Queensland-based researcher is on the verge of a significant new approach to treatment for people with Type 2 diabetes.
Hormones
02 Sep 2014
Managing vaginal dryness: Interview with an expert
Vaginal dryness can reduce libido and affect sexual relationships; however it is easily treated with vaginal lubricants and plenty of sexual intimacy.
Hormones
24 Jul 2014
Lauren overcomes the challenges of gestational diabetes
Gestational diabetes in pregnancy affects women in the third trimester and is managed with healthy eating according to a diabetes diet.
Gastro
22 Jul 2014
Parasite study may improve global health
The potential for new treatments for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, diabetes and autism has improved after scientists successfully mapped the genes…
Children's health
18 Jul 2014
Seven Simple Symptoms of T1 Diabetes That Could Help You Save a Life
If you have two or more of these 7 symptoms, ask your doctor about type 1 diabetes.
Children's health
07 May 2014
Living with type 1 diabetes- a brave five year old learns to cope with needles
Living with type 1 diabetes can be challenging for children and their family, however with a diabetic diet and treatment, diabetic children can lead relatively…
