Understanding why some children enjoy TV more than others
Children's own temperament could be driving the amount of TV they watch – according to new research from the University…
Paediatrics
Support Breastfeeding for a healthier planet
A message from UNICEF: World Breastfeeding Week 2020: "Support breastfeeding for a healthier planet”. The theme of World Breastfeeding Week…
Unprecedented demand for school age vaccinations
Unprecedented demand as NHS restarts school age vaccinations programme: The NHS has reported unprecedented demand since it restarted its vaccination programme…
Coping strategies for children post lockdown
It’s child’s play: how parents can help young children adjust to post lockdown life – five tips from a Priory…
Premature babies: high exposure to noise in the incubator
What do premature babies hear while lying in an incubator? "That is the question addressed by an interdisciplinary team from…
Babies & COVID-19 -The impact and issues
RSM webinar: Babies & COVID-19 - The impact and issues. Tue 14 Jul 2020 from 6:00pm to 7:30pm. Online. Register…
Link between heart health and obesity in children
Childhood obesity linked to poor heart health signs at 11-12 years. Toddlers who were obese or overweight show concerning signs of…
Stopping the spread of childhood bone cancer
Scientists discover way to stop spread of devastating childhood cancer: Researchers at the University of East Anglia and University of…
Study finds cannabidiol may improve behaviour for kids with intellectual disabilities
A new peer-reviewed study using medicinal cannabidiol in children and adolecents with intellectual disabilities has found that it may reduce…
Countries failing to prevent violence against children
Global status report on preventing violence against children calls for more government action and warns of ‘dramatic impact’ of COVID-19.…