Children’s version of COVID vaccination calculator released While vaccine coverage for 5–11-year-olds remains low, the updated CoRiCal tool could help boost uptake among the cohort.
Traditional and ‘rainbow’ parenting similar: Study Research shows most family outcomes are similar regardless of the sexual orientation and gender identity of the parents.
‘Disturbing’ rate of disordered eating among young people New research across 16 countries suggests the proportion of disordered eating among young people is as high as 22%.
IVF does not affect child development: Study Research shows equal development and educational outcomes for IVF and spontaneously conceived children.
Saline effective for children with sleep-disordered breathing: Study New research shows many patients can continue being managed by their GP, halving the number requiring surgery.
Is increased screen time impacting children’s emotional growth? New research shows an association between mobile devices and emotional dysregulation in children, with potentially long-term consequences.
Long COVID risk similar for kids and adults: Study With Australia in the midst of a new wave of infections, research has revealed the extent of post-COVID morbidity in children and adolescents.
Is melatonin safe for children? Soon-to-be-published research suggests many Australian parents are using it, but evidence for its safety is lacking.
‘Not good enough’: New bill fails youth justice reform The NT Government’s decision to change prison laws has been criticised for not meeting Raise the Age targets based on medical evidence.
Does taking antidepressants during pregnancy impact children’s brains? New research suggests it does not increase the risk of neurodevelopmental disorders in children, but there is an association.