The experts from Melbourne Pollen discuss allergy season 2023, what to expect and how to protect yourself
Spring Health
The impact of childhood trauma
Children who are exposed to long-term mental abuse, typically via neglect, sexual abuse or physical abuse, have a high degree of psychological impact.
High fat: a hindrance for your children
Can high fat diet in mothers increase risk of offspring obesity and reduce the child’s responsiveness to the beneficial effects of exercise?
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.
How will pollution affect the next generation?
A recent study focused on the consequences of air pollution on pregnancy and the health effects on the babies. These are the results.
Fish oil in pregnancy may reduce asthma in kids
Eating fish oil-derived fatty acids in pregnancy may lower the risk of asthma and wheezing disorders in offspring.
Video: New asthma guidelines
The National Asthma Council of Australia has released major updates to its guidelines for managing and treating asthma. How do the changes affect people with asthma?
Thunderstorm asthma – things you should know
Following the thunderstorm asthma catastrophe in Melbourne, here are some quick tips about thunderstorm asthma, pollen and other triggers, and how to try to prevent it.
Seasonal affective disorder
Seasonal affective disorder is a type of depression striking in the autumn and winter months. Symptoms include difficulty waking up, extreme tiredness and lack of energy.
A GP’s advice on how to manage hayfever
Dr Caroline West explains the most effective ways to treat – and beat –hayfever
