Latest Health News
Vaccine fears could lead to 'epidemic'
Kate Hagan More than 50 per cent of parents are worried about the safety of childhood vaccines, Australia's first national survey of attitudes to vaccination has revealed, prompting concerns of childhood outbreaks of disease.
Disappearing into your child's illness
Young Sophie moves Gillard to tears
Adverts pulled from TV after public backlash
Debunking common vaccination myths
Childhood lead exposure linked to crime in adulthood
Family Health
Dermatitis
LAKSHMI SINGH Dermatitis is an inflammatory skin condition that can cause redness, swelling, itchiness and blisters. It can be caused by an allergic reaction or contact with chemicals that you may be sensitive to. Family history and food sensitivities may also be responsible.
The facts on foreskins
Growing Pains
Dyslexia
Hand, foot and mouth disease
Juvenile arthritis
Autism
Scheme will cover cost of autism treatment
Kathryn Wicks, Dan Harrison The national disability insurance scheme will cover ''most'' people with autism and could pay the full cost of early intervention programs, Disability Reform Minister Jenny Macklin has declared in the latest clue as to what the $22 billion-a-year scheme will cover.
Learning to live - and thrive - with autism
Living with autism
Food for thought
The kids will be all right
Mummy on a mission
Allergies
Allergy or anxiety - a growing concern
Gina McColl There has been an explosion in diagnosis of food allergies. But the risks may be overstated by some.
Boom in food allergies driving physicians nuts
Children wait years for allergy treatment
Is it a cold or allergies?
What are allergies?
Allergy facts and myths
Alcohol and Your Family
Coroner warns parents on dangers of teen party drinking
Mark Russell The state coroner today warned parents about the dangers of tolerating drinking at teenage parties after the death of 16-year-old Justin Galligan, who was king-hit by a gatecrasher at a Halloween party.
Father gave up drinking for his child, but there are millions of others who don't
Drinking teens risking their future
Teaching healthy drinking habits now
Setting boundaries around alcohol use
Alcohol for teenagers 'never safe'
Responsible drinking
DrinkWise Australia
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