Paediatrics

Researchers aim to measure the stress hormone cortisol in babies and parents during different types of sleep training, to conclusively rule on which is the least stressful

Australian research has found a clear link between childhood maltreatment and adult psychosis, leading to calls for more support for 'stressed' parents.

Offering a preschooler a hug rather than a lolly when upset will help ensure they don't become emotional eaters later in life, say Norwegian psychologists.

Snoring can cause long term cardiovascular, neurocognitive and behaviour problems in children, a new study has found. Most parents believe their child's

A leading researcher is calling for public hospitals to provide all baby boys with the option of circumcision, saying the benefits far outweigh the risks.

Curtin University researchers have established that the youngest children in West Australian classrooms are more likely than their older classmates to receive medication for

A survey has revealed most parents are ignoring trampoline safety guidelines and one in two don't know how to properly treat head injuries.

Hundreds of Sydney children with hearing loss have learned how to hear and speak thanks to the care of Aleisha Davis whose achievements were rewarded with top honours at the

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Three batches of Children's Panadol liquid medicine have been recalled by the Therapeutic Goods Administration because of their allergic risk. Three batches

Research needed to discover potential pains and gains of the internet on developing brains, says psychiatrist Young people using the internet and social media

Claimed benefits that hydrolysed baby formula reduces the risk of eczema and allergies are unfounded, new research reveals. Special baby formula

Australian parents use and trust GPs the most for child health information while online sources are consulted but not trusted. Many Australian

Excessive screen time tops the list of health concerns for children and teenagers, according to an Australian household survey. Australians

Almost 50 per cent of child injures requiring treatment in emergency departments are linked to consumer products, but a lack of detailed hospital records is restricting

Oxytocin nasal spray led to social skill improvements in some children with autism, says an Australian study. The social skills of children

A study on more than 76,000 children has found that exposure to tobacco smoke at four months of age doubles the risk of tooth decay by the age of three.

A British study has linked higher levels of emotional problems, hyperactivity and poor behaviour in youngsters to spending a lot of time on social media.

Doctors have warned of the increase in type 2 diabetes in young children

Short sleep duration is not linked to poor health in children, says new Australian research. Child sleep problems just got more complicated.[subscribe]