All posts tagged "children"

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  Melatonin linked to improved brain function in child concussion

  Melatonin could improve brain functions related to sleep quality in children recovering from concussion, according to a University of Queensland study.

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  Tiny molecule could protect newborns from brain damage

  Oxygen deprivation can be the worst start to a newborn’s life, resulting in brain damage, epilepsy, developmental delays and death.

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  Early bedtime may help kids avoid obesity

  Researchers have shown healthy sleep for children is not just about getting 10 hours a night, revealing a link between late bedtimes...

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  The dairy dilemma: low-fat is not necessarily better for kids

  Children who consume full-fat dairy products do not show an increased risk of obesity or heart disease, according to an Edith Cowan...

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  Study reveals breastfeeding could protect babies from malaria

  In a world first, researchers from The University of Western Australia have taken the first step towards understanding whether it may be...

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  Play equipment that gets kids moving

  Parents will be pleased to know that more is not always better when it comes to play equipment for their children.

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  Dads’ presence vital for sick and premmie bubs

  They might feel out of place at times but the presence of dads in neonatal units is key to helping our most...

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  Screen time no child’s play

  Experts are urging parents to brush up on national guidelines following a rapid rise in screen time on electronic devices for children...

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  Further insight needed into potential development delays in preterm children

  Executive functioning delays – such as difficulties with attention, concentration and self-control – which frequently occur in preterm children persist beyond early...

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  Common anti-inflammatory could protect baby brains

  Administering ibuprofen immediately after birth may reduce brain damage in tiny growth-restricted babies, University of Queensland researchers have found.