WHO: exploitative formula marketing
WHO reveals shocking extent of exploitative formula milk marketing: The second report in a series detailing exploitative marketing practices employed…
Paediatrics
Pathways to severe covid in children
Researchers have discovered the blood clotting and immune protein pathways that are activated in severe cases of COVID-19 in children,…
Poverty affects growth of unborn babies
New research led by the University of Aberdeen has shown that poverty is already affecting the growth of unborn babies…
Time for comprehensive health education in schools
The need for comprehensive health education in schools: From September 2020, the UK school curriculum adapted the way that it…
Immune discovery could lead to sore throat vaccine
Immune discovery could aid vaccine development for common cause of sore throat. Researchers have made a discovery that could aid…
Mobile baby apps and bonding
Mobile device use can help or hinder bonding with babies in the womb: New Curtin research has found how and…
Researchers discover new neurodevelopmental disorder
Australian researchers have discovered a new neurodevelopmental disorder after uncovering its link to a tumor suppressor gene. The international research…
Hereditary factors role in childhood mental health
Hereditary factors are partly responsible for childhood anxiety and depression that persists into adulthood, according to University of Queensland researchers.…
Paediatricians respond to Ockenden review
On 30 March 2022 Donna Ockenden published the 'findings, conclusions and essential actions' following her independent review of maternity services…
Project to monitor young patients at home
Ground-breaking project to monitor young patients at home wins funding from NHSX: The Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust and…