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Health: Library - 22 November 2007
Eczema and dermatitis are common skin conditions, caused by an allergic reaction or by irritating chemicals. The skin gets red, swollen or blistered, and intensely itchy.
Health: Library - 16 April 2007
Autism is a developmental disability that affects how someone communicates, behaves and relates to people around them.
Health: Library - 29 May 2003
Sudden infant death syndrome, or SIDS, is the most frequent cause of death of babies between the ages of one month and one year. SIDS strikes at random, and the causes are unknown. But there are some things you can do to lower the risk.
Health: Library - 22 May 2003
Take a look at the facts about immunisation and try to make sense of the vaccination debate.
Health: Library - 24 April 2003
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, is one of the most controversial topics in kid's health today. There is disagreement on how the disorder's definition is applied to individuals, and some people are concerned about the treatments prescribed for it.
Health: Library - 27 March 2003
Glue ear is a build-up of gunk inside the middle ear cavity. It's the most likely reason that children under five will end up on the operating table, often unnecessarily.
Health: The Pulse - 24 July 2008
As Australia's mothers get older, their chances of a premature birth are rising too. Neo-natal specialists say parents should be better prepared for an early arrival.
Health: The Pulse - 17 July 2008
Measles is on the rise again, and health authorities are urging parents to make sure kids are vaccinated.
Health: The Pulse - 10 July 2008
Interactive tennis, golf and soccer - idle entertainments, or are they actually good exercise? UK researchers put them through their paces.
Health: The Pulse - 03 July 2008
Don't be alarmed by the glassy stare: sleepwalking is simply due to a disruption to sleep patterns, say Canadian researchers.
Health: The Pulse - 26 June 2008
Kids with high levels of confidence and self-control are more likely to be healthy in adulthood, say UK researchers.
Health Minutes - 23 June 2008
An eight-week study of St John's wort for ADHD suggested the herb was safe, but no more effective than a placebo.
Health: Talking Health - 11 June 2008
Do nits bug you? Have your say.
Health Minutes - 02 June 2008
Researchers at the University of Queensland looked whether chronic cough in children needs to be treated, and if so how?
Health: The Pulse - 08 May 2008
Winter's here, and it's time to think about getting the flu shot - especially for 'at risk' groups, and that includes younger children.
Health Minutes - 17 April 2008
An innovative program in Mexico involves women being given cash as long as their children attend school and go for preventive health check ups.
Health: Your Stories - 08 April 2008
When her son got JIA, Jo Turner discovered that working to help others made her stronger.
Health Minutes - 05 March 2008
Researchers say the best way to deal with aggressive children is to be firm but loving, set clear limits and stick to them.
Health Minutes - 20 February 2008
The link between food colouring and preservatives and hyperactivity in kids has been strengthened by a recent UK study.
Health: Talking Health - 20 February 2008
What do you do for dust mites?
Health Minutes - 20 February 2008
Researchers have found that like adults, when children are put on a weight loss program they fail to keep off the weight, and need a program that maintains their weight loss.
Health: Talking Health - 06 February 2008
Does a green snotty nose get you worried?
Health Minutes - 06 February 2008
Children who eat a diet high in omega 3 fatty acids may be at reduced risk of developing diabetes.
Health Minutes - 06 February 2008
Cough and cold medications are mostly useless, and in children, can be dangerous.
Health: Features - 29 January 2008
When schools and parents work together, even sensitive kids can be taught to deal with life's ups and downs.
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