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The hidden cost of postnatal depressionA new report has found that untreated perinatal depression and anxiety could have a costly and long-lasting impact on the community to the tune of nearly $500 million.

Is it really depression?A staggering one in seven Australian mums will suffer from post natal depression. We look at how to tell the difference between PND and having the blues

One in three teens on the pill aren't taking it for contraceptionDreading the day that your teenage daughter asks to go on the pill? According to a recent US study, there is a good chance that it is not because they want to be sexually active.

Playing outside improves children's eyesightSimply letting your children run around outdoors can greatly reduce the chance they will become short-sighted, new research suggests.

Australia the second-best place in the world to be a mumAustralia has been ranked the second-best country in the world to have a baby behind Norway.

Sad dads more likely to smack kids: reportDads suffering from depression are three times as likely to smack their children.

Your say: Do you suffer from mummy guilt?A study in the US has found that 94 percent of mothers suffer from feelings of guilt.

All about low-GI foodsFind out how a low-GI diet can help you to stay healthy and lose weight.

Sweet rewards as kids leads to fat adults: reportGiving your children food as a reward for good behaviour could increase their chances of being overweight or obese as an adult.

Don't fight the fever: expert adviceAfter years of cool baths and cold compresses, parents are now being told they should leave a fever and not try to bring it down.

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Mothers' working lifestyle linked to overweight children: reportA mother's working lifestyle has been linked to an increase in the chances of her child being overweight or obese.

Getting your sexy backHow to feel great about yourself after having a baby.

Prepare your house and family for flood evacuationHow to prepare your home and your family for evacuation ahead of natural disasters.

Share your flood picturesShare your pictures of the floods in your local area.

Toowoomba resident speaks on surviving the flood watersToowoomba resident talks to TODAY about surviving flood waters that have innundated the town.

Your say: Send your thoughts to the flood victimsWatch 9RAW footage as a family from Jindalee, Queensland, return to their flooded home.

Optimistic teens less likely to suffer from depressionHaving a positive attitude can help prevent depression, an Australian study has found.

Is your brain to blame for your bad habits?Why it's so hard to break those bad habits.

Breastfeed for smarter kids: reportAn Australian study has found that 10-year-olds who were breastfed as infants do better in academic tests than those who were formula-fed, especially boys.