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Extreme heat puts mums and bubs at risk
Children's health 17 May 2017

Extreme heat puts mums and bubs at risk

The projected rise in Central Australia’s temperature may pose an increased health risk to women in the late stages of pregnancy, a researcher has warned.
Novel app to help young people control asthma
Children's health 09 May 2017

Novel app to help young people control asthma

A new mobile application (app) launched on World Asthma Day will support young people to manage their asthma and improve their quality of life.
‘Medicinal food’ diet counters onset of type 1 diabetes
Children's health 15 Apr 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…
Genetic sequencing of new virus affecting babies
Children's health 04 Apr 2017

Genetic sequencing of new virus affecting babies

Scientists have sequenced a new virus that affects babies, in an important first step towards combating the illness.
Cannabis use in Australians with epilepsy
Children's health 26 Mar 2017

Cannabis use in Australians with epilepsy

14% of Australians with epilepsy have successfully used cannabis products to manage seizures.
Better sleep feels like winning the lottery
Children's health 16 Mar 2017

Better sleep feels like winning the lottery

Improving your sleep quality is as beneficial to health and happiness as winning the lottery, according to research.
Premature babies don’t use sensory-prediction brain process that may be key to development
Children's health 13 Feb 2017

Premature babies don’t use sensory-prediction brain process that may be key to development

Premature babies don't use their expectations about the world to shape their brains as babies born at full term do, important evidence that this neural…
Trial determines safest airway device for babies in surgery
Children's health 03 Feb 2017

Trial determines safest airway device for babies in surgery

A team of researchers performed a randomised clinical trial on infants (aged less than one year) to improve the safety of anaesthesia for babies.
What we want you to know about life with a feeding tube
Children's health 02 Feb 2017

What we want you to know about life with a feeding tube

There are many reasons why children or adults may require feeding tubes. Bella had a feeding tube inserted in her stomach at the age of…