Tag: Child health

Which medications are commonly prescribed for autistic people and why?

Which medications are commonly prescribed for autistic people and why?

Vitamin D builds your bones and keeps your gut sealed, among many other essential functions − but many children are deficient

Vitamin D builds your bones and keeps your gut sealed, among many other essential functions − but many children are deficient

The Coalition has promised 0m for youth mental health. Young people told us what they need

The Coalition has promised $400m for youth mental health. Young people told us what they need

Do eggs really make you constipated? A gut expert on what the evidence says

Do eggs really make you constipated? A gut expert on what the evidence says

Without change, half of Australian kids and adolescents will be overweight or obese by 2050

Without change, half of Australian kids and adolescents will be overweight or obese by 2050

Providing driver’s licenses to undocumented immigrants improves birth outcomes, research shows

Providing driver’s licenses to undocumented immigrants improves birth outcomes, research shows

6 things to do if your child’s weight is beyond the ideal range – and 1 thing to avoid

6 things to do if your child’s weight is beyond the ideal range – and 1 thing to avoid

I think my child is having panic attacks. What should we do?

I think my child is having panic attacks. What should we do?

I think my child’s weight is affecting their health. How can I best support them?

I think my child’s weight is affecting their health. How can I best support them?

Should school nurses weigh students? We asked 5 experts

Should school nurses weigh students? We asked 5 experts

Is it OK for kids to lift weights? At what age and how heavy? Here’s what parents need to know

Is it OK for kids to lift weights? At what age and how heavy? Here’s what parents need to know

We’re told to limit kids’ screen time. But how does it actually affect their health?

We’re told to limit kids’ screen time. But how does it actually affect their health?