A recent study suggests preschool children who regularly get to bed before 8pm at night may stand a better chance of staying lean as teenagers.
Kids and Teens Health
Are our kids too hot to move?
It’s thought that seasons influence the motivation of children to be active and that our summer heat may be adding to the sedentary behaviour of many Australian kids.
Effects of weight loss surgery in adolescents
Researchers investigate the effects after weight loss surgery on obese adolescents 3 years after surgery, these are the results.
Long term benefits of a healthy diet for toddlers
Encouraging toddlers to eat fruit and vegetables can be a painful process however according to research, it’s well worth the struggle.
Scarlet fever
Scarlet fever is a bacterial infection that causes a bright-red rash featuring small bumps that make it feel like sandpaper. It usually starts with a sore throat.
Are kids good for your health?
A new study has shown that child-initiated intervention has positive effects on the lifestyle of their mothers and can bring about positive healthy changes for themselves and their families.
Is texting after dark really that bad?
A research team examined the grades of more than 1,500 high school students to see if engaging in screen time at night takes a toll on school performance.
Ear problems: self-care
Common ear problems include otitis media and glue ear (which mostly affect children), ear wax build-up and swimmer's ear (otitis externa). Find out what products are available for ear problems.
Outcomes for children with a parent with depression
What kind of support can ensure better mental health outcomes for children with parents who suffer from depression and other mental illnesses.
Scoliosis
Scoliosis means an abnormal lateral (sideways) curvature of the spine. Generally, scoliosis doesn’t cause any pain to start with, but pain may develop over the course of the disease.
