Is autism 'overdiagnosed' in Australia due to the NDIS, or is it being better identified?

by Nancy Sadka and Josephine Barbaro,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAhead of the release of the government'sreview into the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDI

Updated on: April 02,2024

Is autism 'overdiagnosed' in Australia due to the NDIS, or is it being better identified?

by Nancy Sadka and Josephine Barbaro,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAhead of the release of the government'sreview into the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDI

Updated on:April 02,2024

Why whooping cough now? Resurgence of pertussis is relative, says expert

by Chris DeFrancesco,University of ConnecticutDr. Timothy Lishnak does a throat exam in 2019, when he regularly saw patients at UConn Health's family medicine practice in Canton. Credit: Tin

Updated on: September 11,2024

Why whooping cough now? Resurgence of pertussis is relative, says expert

by Chris DeFrancesco,University of ConnecticutDr. Timothy Lishnak does a throat exam in 2019, when he regularly saw patients at UConn Health's family medicine practice in Canton. Credit: Tin

Updated on:September 11,2024

How to get your kids to talk about their feelings

by Elizabeth Westrupp and Christiane Kehoe,The ConversationChallenging behaviours are often just the tip of the iceberg. Recognising what lies beneath the surface can help children learn about e

Updated on: June 25,2024

How to get your kids to talk about their feelings

by Elizabeth Westrupp and Christiane Kehoe,The ConversationChallenging behaviours are often just the tip of the iceberg. Recognising what lies beneath the surface can help children learn about e

Updated on:June 25,2024

New study shows differences between the brains of girls and boys with autism

by Stanford University Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBrain organization differs between boys and girls with autism, according to a new study from the Stanford University School o

Updated on: February 22,2024

New study shows differences between the brains of girls and boys with autism

by Stanford University Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBrain organization differs between boys and girls with autism, according to a new study from the Stanford University School o

Updated on:February 22,2024

Study reveals diverse progression in mitochondrial DNA deletion syndromes

Updated on: March 18,2025

Study reveals diverse progression in mitochondrial DNA deletion syndromes

Updated on:March 18,2025

Probiotic prescriptions for premature babies to reduce disease risk

by Newcastle UniversityDescriptive overview of diet and the preterm gut microbiome in the first 120 d of life (n = 1,431). a, Proportion of samples where infants were receiving MOM, formula or MO

Updated on: June 17,2024

Probiotic prescriptions for premature babies to reduce disease risk

by Newcastle UniversityDescriptive overview of diet and the preterm gut microbiome in the first 120 d of life (n = 1,431). a, Proportion of samples where infants were receiving MOM, formula or MO

Updated on:June 17,2024

It's rare, but kids can get an Alzheimer's-like illness

by Sue Benzuly, RNWhen people think about Alzheimer's disease, they usually associate it with seniors who have had a long and fulfilling life.Sadly, two rare conditions that imitate the symptoms o

Updated on: June 15,2024

It's rare, but kids can get an Alzheimer's-like illness

by Sue Benzuly, RNWhen people think about Alzheimer's disease, they usually associate it with seniors who have had a long and fulfilling life.Sadly, two rare conditions that imitate the symptoms o

Updated on:June 15,2024

A third of schools don't have a nurse. Here's why that's a problem

by Colleen DeGuzman, KFF Health NewsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainJodi Bobbitt, the school nurse at William Ramsay Elementary in Alexandria, Virginia, is always ready to see children with a wide r

Updated on: June 25,2024

A third of schools don't have a nurse. Here's why that's a problem

by Colleen DeGuzman, KFF Health NewsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainJodi Bobbitt, the school nurse at William Ramsay Elementary in Alexandria, Virginia, is always ready to see children with a wide r

Updated on:June 25,2024

The latest in RSV protection for kids: An antibody treatment called Beyfortus

by Lindsay Smith Rogers,Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainParents in the U.S. can breathe a sigh of relief: The FDA hasapproved&nb

Updated on: March 05,2024

The latest in RSV protection for kids: An antibody treatment called Beyfortus

by Lindsay Smith Rogers,Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainParents in the U.S. can breathe a sigh of relief: The FDA hasapproved&nb

Updated on:March 05,2024

Giant tube slides and broken legs: Why the latest playground craze is a serious hazard

by Lisa Nicole Sharwood, David Eager and Ruth Barker,The ConversationCredit: LeProz from PexelsChild's play involves risk and challenge, a vital part of development. Failing, falling and pic

Updated on: February 28,2024

Giant tube slides and broken legs: Why the latest playground craze is a serious hazard

by Lisa Nicole Sharwood, David Eager and Ruth Barker,The ConversationCredit: LeProz from PexelsChild's play involves risk and challenge, a vital part of development. Failing, falling and pic

Updated on:February 28,2024

Parents of toddlers getting facts about popular nut milks and dairy substitutes from nonmedical influencers and bloggers

by American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainParents of young children under age 5, interested in alternatives to dairy milk, like nut and rice milks, are finding information

Updated on: April 07,2024

Parents of toddlers getting facts about popular nut milks and dairy substitutes from nonmedical influencers and bloggers

by American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainParents of young children under age 5, interested in alternatives to dairy milk, like nut and rice milks, are finding information

Updated on:April 07,2024

When should you keep your child home from school?

by Alex OsiadaczCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSome parents and caregivers are asked, "Can I stay home from school?" by children on a daily basis, but knowing what's best in each case

Updated on: June 22,2024

When should you keep your child home from school?

by Alex OsiadaczCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSome parents and caregivers are asked, "Can I stay home from school?" by children on a daily basis, but knowing what's best in each case

Updated on:June 22,2024