Pediatrics
Why breastfeeding is under threat in Australia
A researcher from the Australian National University (ANU) warns breastfeeding is declining in Australia.
Jun 12, 2019
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Overweight & Obesity
Study reveals high obesity rates amongst immigrant children
A new study from The Australian National University (ANU) has uncovered some alarming trends when it comes to obesity rates amongst children of Australian immigrants.
Dec 20, 2018
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Health
New insight into the thinking of anti-vaccination activists
Anti-vaccination activists demonstrate similar beliefs around being persecuted as conspiracy theorists and their networks are immune to outside influences, new research has found.
Apr 27, 2018
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Health
For kids to be healthy, physical activity even more important than diet, study finds
(Medical Xpress)—Physical activity rather than food has the biggest impact on children's weight according to new data from the Lifestyle of our Kids (LOOK) longitudinal study.
Nov 22, 2012
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
New research could lead to TB drug breakthrough
Researchers have made a breakthrough that could eventually lead to a more effective treatment for tuberculosis.
May 22, 2019
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Antibiotic resistance linked to corruption
Researchers have linked antibiotic resistance with poor governance and corruption around the world.
Mar 18, 2015
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Parents' demanding jobs put children's mental health at risk
Jobs that are overly demanding at the expense of family time put the mental health of employees' children at risk, a new study led by ANU has found.
Dec 6, 2017
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Worm treatment strategy could benefit millions of kids
A landmark new study shows the benefits of an expanded treatment strategy for intestinal worms - treating adults as well as children - that could improve the health of millions of children in Southeast Asia, the Pacific and ...
Dec 13, 2016
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Psychology & Psychiatry
No scientific basis to idea that homosexuality causes psychological harm, researchers emphsize
(Medical Xpress)—Academic staff in the Research School of Psychology at The Australian National University have strongly rejected the view reported in the media today that homosexuality carries with it psychological or ...
Sep 24, 2012
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Mental health risk for new dads
Researchers have found anxiety around the arrival of a new baby is just as common as postnatal depression, and the risks for men are nearly as high as for women.
Nov 16, 2015
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