Health News
Research finds tummy time helps babies ability to crawl
Some babies love it, and some hate it, but new research has confirmed that tummy time is a must for all babies because it helps […]
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 […]
Does my baby have an ear infection? There’s going to be an app for that
It’s one of the most common reasons babies are taken to the doctor, but parents may soon be able to self-diagnose ear infections in their […]
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 […]
Measles warning after two babies diagnosed in NSW
Parents are being warned to be alert for signs and symptoms of measles after two babies too young to be vaccinated were diagnosed with the […]
Baby and woman diagnosed with measles in NSW
A baby who is too young to receive the routine measles vaccine and a woman in her 20s have been diagnosed with the highly contagious […]
World first: Baby born to mum with transplanted uterus from dead donor
In a medical breakthrough, a healthy Brazilian girl is the first baby to be born using a uterus transplanted from a dead donor. The 32-year-old […]
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 […]
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 […]
Mum’s warning after baby dies from a cold sore
The common cold sore virus stole the life of Sydney mum Jess Buchanan’s newborn, and she’s determined no other parents suffer the same heartbreaking loss. Now […]
Meningococcal vaccination changes: what you need to know
Babies in South Australia will be the first in the nation to get free meningococcal B disease vaccinations. It’s the first state to introduce a […]
The little blue pill helping reduce fetal distress during childbirth
It’s the famous little blue pill that’s being used to reduce fetal distress during labour. Australian trials have already produced positive results in helping curb […]
Colic doesn’t cause ongoing problems with babies, study finds
Parents of colicky babies are being reassured that the condition doesn’t cause ongoing behavioural problems with babies. New research from Melbourne’s Murdoch Children’s Research Institute […]
Salmonella warning: 7 people hospitalised
Several people have been hospitalised with salmonella, prompting a warning for South Australians not to eat alfalfa sprouts products from Adelaide’s SA Sprout. Pregnant women […]
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 […]