News: child health

Devastating causes of childhood dementia revealed

Photo of Renee, Hollie, Austin and Hudson. Renee is mother to Hollie, Austin and Hudson who all have childhood dementia.

It is a heartbreaking condition that robs children of their ability to walk, talk and recognise their loved ones and now the latest research has revealed the true impact of childhood dementia globally.

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AI-collected data could compromise childhood sleep disorder diagnoses

Child sleeping

A dearth of paediatric data collected using artificial intelligence (AI) tools could compromise the understanding of early sleep patterns.

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Free flu vaccine offered mostly in wealthy suburbs

A child receiving a vaccination

A study into the impact of state-funded vaccination programs for Australian children under five years has found those attending medical practices in the wealthiest areas were more likely to receive the vaccine.

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