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
Video: Vaccines – Dr Golly
Dr Golly talks vaccines; explains how vaccines work, looks at the common side-effects and addresses some worries regarding vaccines.
Video: Bedwetting – Dr Golly
Dr Golly talks about bedwetting in children and adolescents, the causes, symptoms and treatments.
Video: ADHD – Dr Golly
ADHD or ADD, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, is a condition that affects up to 1 in 20 Australian children, Dr Golly explains what ADHD is and how it can be treated once it is diagnosed.
Video: Food allergy – Dr Golly
Food allergies affect up to 1 in 20 children and 1 in 50 adults, this article looks at how allergic reactions occur and what you can do to best prevent them from happening.
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.
