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I'm worried my child has an eating disorder
If you think your child has an eating disorder, there are steps you can take to help. Dr Matt Cullen elaborates.
Kids' & Teens' Health Mental HealthHand, foot and mouth disease
Hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) is a common childhood illness causing mouth sores and a skin rash. Read about the symptoms, treatment and how to prevent infection by this viral illness.
Kids' & Teens' HealthPolio: symptoms, causes and treatment
Polio is an infectious disease that can cause permanent muscle weakness, paralysis, and in severe cases, can be life-threatening.
Kids' & Teens' HealthHow can I support my child who has anorexia?
If your child has anorexia, what are the most important things you can do to help? Dr Matt Cullen, Psychiatrist, reveals what's key.
Kids' & Teens' Health Mental HealthAustralian Standard Vaccination Schedule
An easy guide to the vaccinations included in the National Immunisation Schedule as well as some other recommended vaccinations you need.
Kids' & Teens' HealthThe impact of childhood trauma
Children who are exposed to long-term mental abuse, typically via neglect, sexual abuse or physical abuse, have a high degree of psychological impact.
Kids' & Teens' Health Mental HealthWhat are night terrors? A brief look.
In the intensity of a night terror, a child may scream, yell out, or they'll move their arms and legs around as if they're trying to escape.
Kids' & Teens' HealthHow to get kids to eat vegetables?
New research shows offering a variety of vegetables is key to getting kids to eat them.
Kids' & Teens' Health Latest Health NewsMeningococcal disease
Meningococcal disease is a rare but serious illness, occurring mostly in winter and early spring in Australia. Find out what causes this disease and how to prevent it.
Kids' & Teens' HealthImmunising your child
Being immunised protects your child against catching contagious conditions. Vaccinations give your child immunity and protect them from suffering from the effects of that disease.
Kids' & Teens' HealthMeningitis in children
Meningitis means inflammation of the meninges - the lining around the brain and spinal cord. It is usually caused by a bacterial or viral infection.
Kids' & Teens' HealthMeningitis
Meningitis: what is it, what causes it and what are the symptoms? Find out all you need to know, plus risk factors, treatment and prevention.
Kids' & Teens' HealthEarly childhood - Aboriginal families
Your child is important to the whole community and we can all help them grow up strong, healthy and proud. The most important thing our children need is to feel loved, cared for and safe.
Aboriginal Health Babies & Pregnancy Kids' & Teens' HealthMelatonin use common in children, linked to sleep troubles
Melatonin use among children in the Netherlands was higher than expected, when the safety of the supplement is mostly unknown.
Kids' & Teens' Health Latest Health NewsDoes childhood behaviour predict future income?
A study of over 2000 people looked to see if the way a child behaved at school shaped the rest of their life. These are the results.
Kids' & Teens' Health Latest Health NewsDo unusual eating behaviours point to autism?
Researchers look at whether a child who demonstrates unusual eating behaviours should be assessed for autism, this is what they found.
Kids' & Teens' Health Latest Health NewsEarly therapies for autism spectrum disorder
A video-based intervention helped children with early signs of autism develop better language.
Kids' & Teens' Health Latest Health NewsVideo: I think my child is depressed
Many parents worry that their child has depression. So, what should you do if you think your child is depressed?
Kids' & Teens' Health Mental HealthEnvironment, not genetics, to blame for tooth decay
A comprehensive twin study suggests that environmental factors like diet and fluoride play a much more significant role in whether you get cavities, than genetics.
Kids' & Teens' Health Latest Health NewsTeam sports and depression in young people
But do certain types of sports - namely, team sports over individual physical activity - have greater benefits for young people and their mood?
Kids' & Teens' Health Latest Health NewsHow school policies can prevent obesity
A study that ran for 3 years and followed nearly 600 students shows how a school policies can prevent obesity.
Kids' & Teens' Health Latest Health NewsThreadworms (pinworms)
Threadworms do not go away by themselves, so they must be treated in order to eradicate them.
Kids' & Teens' HealthShould we be concerned around kids and screen time?
Few children meet the suggested guidelines for screen-time and physical activity, and it seems to be hurting their cognitive ability.
Kids' & Teens' Health Latest Health News