Children's Health
24 Mar 2018
Combating childhood obesity by preventing “fatty liver” in fetus
New research published in The Journal of Physiology indicates that an obese pregnant mother and exposure to a high fat, high sugar diet during pregnancy…
Children's health
02 Feb 2018
Oral health boost
When a dentist tells a patient they need to clean their teeth more often, there’s every chance the patient will cheerfully agree, then go home…
Children's health
07 Jan 2018
How diabetes in pregnancy affects baby’s heart
Researchers have discovered how high glucose levels — whether caused by diabetes or other factors — keep heart cells from maturing normally.
Children's health
07 Sep 2017
Genetic causes of cerebral palsy
A research group is investigating the underlying genetic causes of cerebral palsy, spurred on by the discoveries of University of Adelaide researchers.
Blood
08 Jun 2017
Saving preterm babies’ lives
The Australian leg of a worldwide Perinatal trial has pinpointed the optimal level of blood oxygen saturation for preterm babies to survive.
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.
Children's health
10 Sep 2016
Is Acetaminophen Use When Pregnant Associated with Kids’ Behavioral Problems?
Using the common pain-relieving medication acetaminophen during pregnancy was associated with increased risk for multiple behavioural problems in children, according to an article published online…
Children's health
27 Jul 2016
Australian first in-utero spinal surgery
The first in-utero spinal surgery on a baby diagnosed with spina bifida was performed in Australia at Mater Mothers' Hospital.
Children's health
07 Jul 2016
Too Much Folate in Pregnant Women Increases Risk for Autism
Women who plan on becoming pregnant are told they need enough of the nutrient folate to ensure proper neurodevelopment of their babies, but new research…
