Vasopressin may be used to treat social deficits in children with autism.kids with ball, from shutterstock.comIncreasing autistic children’s levels of vasopressin, a hormone that regulates social behaviour, could help treat the social deficits common to autism, research suggests.
Vasopressin is one of two key hormones (together with oxytocin)...
Australia's government leaders are yet to unite on tax reform.Mick Tsikas/AAPDiscussion of an increased GST at this week’s leaders' retreat is based on two motivations.
Firstly, state governments expect future structural budget deficits if they are to meet growing outlays for expenditure on health, education and the national disability...
Research says this is not a constructive option.from www.shutterstock.com.au“To smack or not to smack?” is still the question at the forefront of many parents’ minds. Gone are the days, it seems, when a simple clip over the ears was considered an appropriate way of restoring order.
Corporal punishment has largely been outlawed in...
Deciding on the winner of a literary award is, in the end, a highly subjective process.RebeccaVC1Does Australia have too many literary awards? Almost every year there seems to be a new one, a far cry from the 1950s when Miles Franklin left a bequest to establish the award that now bears her name.
My response has always been that few Australian...
Introduction For many businesses across the Gold Coast, staffing remains one of the most significant challenges. The region’s diverse economy, with its mix of tourism, construction, hospitality, and ...
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In a growing city like Melbourne, sustainability and efficient waste management are continually growing concerns. Of the numerous categories of waste, scrap metal and used vehicle batteries stand out ...
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Running a small business means every team member counts and when poor health leads to absenteeism or low energy, productivity and profits take a hit. Lost workdays, rising healthcare costs, and staff ...
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