Overweight & Obesity
Parental nagging won't shift teen weight
If you want to encourage your overweight or obese teenager to eat better and exercise more, nagging and verbal pressure won't work, research says.
Jan 21, 2016
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Pediatrics
Empathy and attention come into focus for preterm kids
Local research has confirmed children born extremely prematurely or 'preterm' have a less developed sense of empathy and poorer attention skills than typically developing children but the work has failed to determine if there ...
Jan 20, 2016
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Gaming reduces pain for burns victims
Released in 2006, the Nintendo Wii was snapped up by Australian families and gaming enthusiasts in just four days, becoming the fastest selling console in our history, and now it is helping local burns victims manage their ...
Jan 19, 2016
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Health
Shops and smaller blocks key for active residents
A community centre, a 'main street' layout, short blocks, footpaths and street trees are the best features for encouraging people to walk around their suburb, according to a study of Perth neighbourhoods.
Jan 19, 2016
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Health
Science busts heat exercise myths
Drinking excessive amounts of water before exercising and drenching your clothes are myths that local researchers suggest Perth athletes ditch this summer.
Jan 12, 2016
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Respiratory disease concern for cerebral palsy sufferers
Cerebral palsy (CP) is the world's most common childhood disability and despite major advancements in medical science the survival rate of people with CP has not improved in the past forty years.
Jan 7, 2016
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Health
A guide for walking off Christmas Day treats
Many of us will overindulge in the festive fare on offer this Christmas, but we might think twice about eating something on the naughty side if that food features a label noting the time it takes to burn off that particular ...
Dec 28, 2015
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Health
Tobacco—more deaths for the disadvantaged
More must be done to help low socio-economic groups stop smoking and close the vast gap in life expectancy between them and those who can afford current support.
Dec 23, 2015
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Pediatrics
Bowel deformity cleared as cause of developmental delays
Children born with gastroschisis, where the bowel is outside of the abdomen at birth, develop normally neurologically and psychologically despite being exposed to risks linked to abnormalities.
Dec 21, 2015
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Autism spectrum disorders
Autistic workers and bosses differ on support
Curtin University researchers are testing a system to enable employers to identify ways to best accommodate workers living with autism spectrum disorders (ASD).
Dec 17, 2015
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