Family conflict and peer pressure drive teen mental health risks
A new study from researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis provides some answers. Published…
‘I’m going to die alone’
This summer, at dinner with her best friend, Jacki Barden raised an uncomfortable topic: the possibility that she…
Experimental gene therapy restores immune system function in children with genetic immune disorder
An experimental gene therapy developed by researchers at UCLA, University College London and Great Ormond Street Hospital has restored…
Child maltreatment leaves measurable biological scars on children’s DNA
Child maltreatment, which includes abuse and neglect, is one of the most serious public health concerns worldwide. These…
Anne-Marie reveals unusual baby name for second child inspired by her gestational diabetes
Anne-Marie has revealed her baby son’s unusual name, inspired by her pregnancy struggles, but she was met with…
Maldives achieves historic triple elimination of mother-to-child transmission of diseases
In a landmark public health achievement, the World Health Organization (WHO) has validated the Maldives for eliminating mother-to-child…
Five takeaways from the ABC’s Your Say: The Digital Dilemma forum
Australia’s world-first under-16s social media ban is set to take effect on December 10. Social media ban rules…
New method can create reliable growth charts for children with rare genetic disorders
Growth charts for children with rare genetic disorders – giving healthcare professionals and families clearer guidance on how…
Cost blowout fears cloud $3.2b Women’s and Children’s Hospital
If you drive into the city on Port Road and look to your left, you can see construction…
Little Genius smartwatches captivate millions of children in China
One recent Saturday afternoon in Shanghai, a 10-year-old girl – glasses perched on her nose, her pink T-shirt…
Drinking soft drinks may fuel depression by altering gut bacteria
Researchers have uncovered a surprising link between everyday soft drink habits and mental health, revealing that even moderate…
Teens charged with murder after deaths of Dau Akueng and Chol Achiek refuse to attend court
Two Victorian teenagers charged with murder have refused to board the prison van to attend court, leaving a…