Maternity and Childcare

Children's hospitals
Children's Health, Healthcare, Hospitals
2021 Top 10 World Ranking Children’s Hospitals in Australia
Nina Alvarez Feb 8, 2022

Children are a treasure, and helping them grow into their best selves is, for some, one of life’s greatest missions. That’s why when a child

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ovarian cancer
Hospitals, Medical Science and Technology
Ovarian cancer risk may be determined by future smear tests
Nina Alvarez Feb 3, 2022

Smear tests are usually used to detect abnormalities in cells that could develop into cervical cancer. Two new studies have indicated that one day they

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wet cough
Children's Health, Hospitals, Medical Science and Technology
New research sheds light on kids’ persistent wet cough
Nina Alvarez Feb 3, 2022

Children who experience a nasty and persistent wet cough may be affected by an antibiotic-resistant slime, new research suggests. Some kids with stubborn coughs had

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typhoon
Children's Health, Healthcare, International News
Nutrition at risk for Typhoon-hit Filipino families, WFP warns
Nina Alvarez Feb 1, 2022

Three weeks after Super Typhoon Odette (known internationally as Rai) devastated a huge swathe of the Philippines, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is

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menopause
Healthcare, International News, Mental Health
How listening to music can take edge off menopause transition
Nina Alvarez Jan 27, 2022

A new study identifies music therapy as an attractive option, not only to manage menopause symptoms, but also depressed moods. Study results are published online

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in-vitro fertilisation
Healthcare, Medical Science and Technology
In-vitro fertilisation proven unaffected by COVID-19 vaccines
Nina Alvarez Jan 27, 2022

New research continues to affirm the safety of the covid-19 vaccines for people planning or expecting to have children. The study found no evidence that

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hands
Children's Health, COVID-19, Healthcare
Teach your kids to wash hands correctly and back-to-school safety tips
Nina Alvarez Jan 27, 2022

As children start to go back to school, the Food Safety Information Council is asking parents to make sure their children know how to wash

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wait times
Children's Health, Healthcare, Healthcare News, Hospitals
Paediatric patients face wait times for specialists at Albany Health Campus
Nina Alvarez Nov 30, 2021

Paediatric wait times in regional Western Australia have blown out to over a year in some cases due to an increased demand and a lack of

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screens
Children's Health, Healthcare, Learning - Topics, Science and Technology
Young adults are on their screens now more than ever
Nina Alvarez Nov 25, 2021

The overwhelming majority of Australian adolescents are spending excessive amounts of time glued to their screens, a habit that could put them on a path

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vaccine mandate
COVID-19, Healthcare, Healthcare News
WA workers say they’ll quit rather than comply with vaccine mandate
Nina Alvarez Nov 25, 2021

The WA Government introduced the vaccine mandate last month, which will soon affect 75% of the workforce — one of the most widespread requirements to

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healthy play
Children's Health, Healthcare
Families urged to give the gift of active, healthy play this Christmas
Nina Alvarez Nov 25, 2021

After a year of staying inside, NSW Health is encouraging families to inspire their kids to hop, skip and jump into the Christmas holiday period,

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creativity
Children's Health, Healthcare
Why encouraging creativity in your child is important
Nina Alvarez Nov 23, 2021

Fostering your child’s creativity is a vital part in helping them grow. It will help them discover things about themselves and shape how they see

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