The number of babies having tongue-tie releases in Australia has skyrocketed over the past two decades. But debate continues to rage about the merits of the procedure.
Doctors are urging families to revert to pandemic measures such as wearing face masks and using hand sanitiser to halt a pneumonia outbreak.
Influenza vaccines have to be reformulated every year,but that could change thanks to work by Australian researchers.
Are worsening mental health outcomes and social media related? The timing is suggestive:mental health began to slide just as smartphones and social apps took off.
New research has reignited a debate about whether children should be screened for high levels of cholesterol,which is often inherited and can begin early.
“It is not just melting the sugar,it is also melting the plastic containers,” one Queensland burns specialist says. “You can just see a disaster coming from that.”
Growing numbers of students are typing rather than writing their exams,due to fears their messy or illegible penmanship will hurt their marks.
Experts agree that mental health days can be vital for kids who are struggling. But they also have advice for parents and caregivers about setting limits.
Autism is no longer just a clinical diagnosis. For many,it’s an identity,a community and a cause.
Autism has changed. And it has reshaped Australia in the process. Now we are grappling with what that means.
More attention is being paid to the “fourth trimester” with the rise of dedicated clinics,hotels and mother’s groups – often with a hefty price tag attached.