All posts tagged "children"
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537ScienceGoldilocks was right! No one-size-fits-all when it comes to kids’ health
Just like Goldilocks in the children’s fairy tale, one size rarely fits all. So, when it comes to children’s time – school...
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586ResearchEarly research suggests climate change could lead to more stillbirths
Scientists are investigating whether rising global temperatures may lead to more stillbirths, saying further study is needed on the subject as climates...
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597ResearchChildren of young mothers most at risk of child abuse
Researchers are calling for greater support for young mothers to reduce the incidence of child abuse after their study found children of...
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1.0KMedicineA new way to prevent childhood obesity
For the first time in Australia, researchers can accurately predict if babies are at risk of childhood obesity by the age of...
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446ResearchIndigenous kids’ tooth decay rates reduced in remote north Queensland
A combination of preventive treatments reduced tooth decay and improved the quality of life for more than 200 Indigenous Australian children living...
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608ResearchHappy childhood? That’s no guarantee for good mental health
It’s well understood that a difficult childhood can increase the likelihood of mental illness, but according to new research from the University...
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683ResearchMelatonin 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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685MedicineTiny 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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896ResearchEarly 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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682ResearchThe 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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Taking monthly vitamin D supplements is unlikely to increase life expectancy in the general Australian population, according to research from QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute. The researchers analysed results from the Institute’s landmark D-Health Trial to understand whether a monthly dos...
Southern Cross University has attracted nearly a million dollars in scholarship funding for students who commence their studies at the University’s Coffs Harbour or Lismore campuses this year. Part of the Australian Government’s Destination Australia scheme, the scholarship provides selected ful...
Southern Cross University researchers have played a major role in the development of the world’s first blue carbon accounting model (BlueCAM), adopted by the Australian Federal Government. As part of the Emission Reduction Fund (ERF) under the Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative) Act 2011, f...
Southern Cross University has recorded an increase in prospective students accepting their offers of study, coinciding with the NSW release of ATAR scores. While overall applications are similar to 2021, student acceptances have increased substantially, with many students locking in study plans ahea...
This project aims to improve travel demand calibration and accuracy of 24 hour/ 7 days network simulation models (live and offline) for the AM and PM peak hours, in fact any hour of any day. Such a solution will help reduce congestion, especially in non-recurrent situations and significantly increas...
Innovative road network pricing models https://t.co/aVqwsK7d7n
New research finds Vitamin D supplements do not prolong life https://t.co/hDHUIkqrmy
Southern Cross researchers help shape federal blue carbon credit system https://t.co/K9zqHmoqa9