Does it matter? It's increasing, writes researcher Angela Brown Induction of labour for women having their first baby has risen in Australia from 26% in 2010 to 46% in 2020, according to the latest data from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW). This compares...
Kids’ screen time rose by 50% during the pandemic. Joanne Orlando suggests a healthier way to balance it out for the whole family. Has your child’s screentime increased since COVID? If you were to estimate by how much would you say 20%, 30% or even a...
Problems conceiving are not just about women. Male infertility is behind 1 in 3 IVF cycles, report researchers Karin Hammarberg, Georgina Chambers and Rob McLachlan For the first time, IVF clinics in Australia and New Zealand have reported data about the scale and range of male fertility...
Sleep strategies and simple bedtime routines can improve sleep in autistic children, reducing anxiety and enhancing family wellbeing, a new Monash University study reveals. The largest study of its kind into sleep problems in children on the autism spectrum, led by Monash University’s Professor Nicole Rinehart, found...
These tips might help, write researchers Lauren Ball and Emily Burch Salads are great for our health. They are nutritious, packed full of gut-loving fibre, micronutrients, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. However, some people can experience certain downsides to eating salad after salad, including feeling bored, bloated or even...
A survey conducted online by Australian Parents for Climate Action in July and August 2022 asked 1000 households about their energy use, cost of living expenses and spending over the past three months. They found that 95% of families want help to be more energy...
So your child has just announced they’ve gone vegetarian, on top of already being a picky eater. What now? writes Evangeline Mantzioris Generally, a well balanced vegetarian diet is low in saturated fat and rich in the vitamins, minerals, anti-oxidants and fibre. Here are some evidence-based tips...
In 5 years we’ve made woeful progress, report Gary Sacks and Davina Mann Australia is falling behind other countries in addressing the unhealthy state of our diets. Several other countries, including the United Kingdom, Canada and Mexico, have recently taken major steps to help improve population nutrition...
An Australian study examining the quality of life in relation to attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) diagnoses suggests a diagnosis in childhood is currently not associated with improved quality of life for Australian teens. The researchers call for a cautious approach to diagnosis by clinicians, particularly for children...
The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care reports: Six stillbirths a day. The care Australians receive throughout their pregnancy journey is set to improve with the release recently of the first national standard on stillbirth. Each year, more than 2,000 Australian families experience the...
