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UPDATE: More Victorian measles exposure sites identified
UPDATE: December 10, 2019: Health authorities have released an updated list of public exposure sites in Victoria after more measles cases were identified. In 2019 […]
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A simple nasal spray may reduce kids having tonsils removed
A simple nasal spray could reduce the number of Australian kids having their tonsils removed, and help children who snore. Melbourne researchers are trailing the […]
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Mum’s warning after toddler’s feet burnt at park
A Queensland mum is warning of the dangers of hot surfaces in parks after her toddler suffered second-degree burns on her feet. Simone Pickering says […]
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Milk bank launched by Australian Red Cross Blood Service
Premature babies in South Australia will be the first to benefit from the Australian Red Cross Blood Service Milk Bank, launched today. The Milk Bank […]
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Australian parents can now watch premmie babies through webcams
Australian parents of premature babies are now able to watch their precious little ones on webcam, thanks to modern technology. It’s the next-best-thing for mums […]
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Barwon region sees spike in whooping cough cases
A rise in the number of whooping cough cases in the Barwon South West region has prompted a call for adults to get their booster shots, […]
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Cuddling babies has a long-lasting effect at the molecular level, study shows
The cuddles you give your baby might be doing more good than just stopping their tears. A recent study from the University of British Colombia found […]
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Study reveals stay-at-home dads do less than mums
Being a stay-at-home parent isn’t easy. With the housework, the meal making, the kid wrangling and the child chauffeuring, the workload of a stay-at-home-mum is nearly […]