Contrary to the belief we Aussies are a nature-loving outdoor nation, research suggests we’re spending less and less time outdoors.
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New screening tool to improve outcomes for kids with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) has often been called the ‘invisible disability’ due to its high rate of non- or
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Taking fish oil during pregnancy helps children grow for up to 6 years
Taking fish oil during pregnancy boosts kids’ growth in their first six years, study finds Taking fish oil during pregnancy
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Gene ‘Editing’ in Dog Study Shows Promise for Kids With Muscular Dystrophy
THURSDAY, Aug. 30, 2018 — For the first time, scientists report using gene-editing technology to halt the progression of muscular
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6 Sugar-Free After-School Snacks Kids Devour
You’ve managed to make all three meals of the day nutritious for the kids. Breakfast consists of protein-packed eggs, their
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As U.S. Kids Take More Meds, Dangerous Drug Mixes Could Rise
MONDAY, Aug. 27, 2018 — Everyone worries about drug abuse among children, but a hidden danger for some kids rests
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Kids With Autism Learn, Grow With the ‘Social Robot’
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 22, 2018 — Robots may hold the keys to social success for kids with autism. That’s the takeaway
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A Weak Grip May Signal Future Health Trouble — Even in Kids
MONDAY, Aug. 13, 2018 — Weak grip strength in children may point to a higher risk of such health problems
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For School Kids, Vaccines Are Key
TUESDAY, Aug. 7, 2018 — Be sure to put vaccinations on your children’s back-to-school lists, whether they’re just starting school
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Did Folic Acid Supplementation in Foods Lead to Less Psychosis in Kids?
TUESDAY, July 3, 2018 — Investigators say they’ve found an unanticipated but welcome twist in a decades-long effort to reduce
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