Limited research exists on the pathways through which physical activity influences cognitive development in the early years. This study examined the…
Participation in leisure activities is key to the physical and mental health of children and adolescents with disabilities. The Jooay™ mobile app aim…
Atopic diseases are the most common chronic conditions of childhood. The apparent rise in food anaphylaxis in young children over the past three deca…
The period of infancy and early childhood is a critical time for interventions to prevent future mental health problems. The first signs of mental he…
Lung function is highly heritable and differs between the sexes throughout life. However, little is known about sexdifferential genetic effects on lu…
Early life is marked by distinct and rapidly evolving immunity and increased susceptibility to infection. The vulnerability of the newborn reflects d…
The aims of the present study were to (i) examine the relationship between children's degree of adiposity and psychosocial functioning; and (ii) comp…
Early childhood is a critical window for preventing obesity and chronic disease. Yet, 1 in 4 Australian children aged 5 years and under are affected…
Previous research has highlighted children's frequent exposure to advertisements of unhealthy food and beverages on television. However, the food ind…
This study investigated patterns of universal health and education service use from birth through Kindergarten (age 4 years) and estimated associatio…