The old-school landline is having a cultural moment in a world of screens
As smartphones swallow childhood, a growing movement of parents is reinstalling landlines, hoping an old-school corded rotary phone…
Subtle changes in the composition of short tandem repeats may shape disease risk
Scientists at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) have revealed a previously overlooked layer of genetic variation that…
Cesarean births do not raise infant allergy risk in major Japanese cohort study
A nationwide Japanese cohort finds no evidence that cesarean delivery increases early-life risks of eczema, wheezing, asthma, or…
Two children were struck by cars near Rouse Hill Public School before death of Islah Metcalfe
Parents are demanding more action to improve road safety around a Western Sydney school after learning more children…
Regulator raises alarm over insecticide use on blueberries, suspends products
The federal pesticides regulator has raised fresh safety concerns for children about a chemical widely used on berries.…
Early lean mass shapes long-term brain development in preterm infants
A new study reveals that the quality of early growth, not just weight gain, influences long-term brain outcomes…
No, taking paracetamol while pregnant doesn’t cause autism or ADHD, major review finds
An umbrella review finds that studies suggesting a link between prenatal paracetamol exposure and neurodevelopmental disorders are limited…
Content creator Simonboy unfazed by online criticism over initiative named after late daughter Megan Khung
DRUGS TEARING FAMILIES APART During the orphanage visit, Mr Khung also spoke to the children about his past…
New expert recommendations redefine exercise as therapy for children with asthma
Asthma is one of the most common chronic respiratory diseases among children, affecting nearly 475 million globally. For…
Mom Wants Son to Break From ‘Anxious Generation’—So She Tests Him
A mom’s tactic to help her 5-year-old son gain more confidence is going viral on the internet. Tia…
How modern habits are reshaping the Mediterranean diet for the worse
Despite the region’s reputation for healthy living, new research reveals that ultra-processed foods are increasingly prevalent in the…
Boyne Island boy Nayte Scott diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Nayte Scott is a patient little boy who loves playing with his Lego and watching movies at his…