WHO: Climate change is an urgent threat to pregnant women and children
Climate change is an urgent threat to pregnant women and children: Pregnant women, babies and children face extreme health risks from climate catastrophes that warrant...
Paediatrics
The Paediatrics category focuses on the health and wellbeing of infants, children and adolescents. It offers evidence-informed insight into child development, common conditions, preventive care and emerging research affecting young lives. From practical guidance for parents and carers to clinical perspectives for healthcare professionals, this category aims to support healthy growth and optimise outcomes across childhood.
International pioneering neonatal study
A pioneering neonatal study has reported its two-year findings, confirming that a novel approach developed in Australia can improve the lung health of extremely premature...
Clusters of respiratory illness in children in northern China
WHO has made an official request to China for detailed information on an increase in respiratory illnesses and reported clusters of pneumonia in children. At...
Drug may reduce SIDS in children with achondroplasia
A drug that boosts bone growth in children with achondroplasia may also reduce their chances of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), sleep apnoea and needing...
Head injuries & bloody noses in children
Children frequently bang their heads and it is difficult to tell whether or not they have done any serious damage. Although, most head injuries are...
‘Transformative’ blood test to identify molecular signatures
‘Transformative’ blood test could spot cause of childhood fever from molecular signatures: A simple blood test which may be able to rapidly diagnose the cause...
Problem drinking linked to alcohol-related social media
A University of Queensland study highlights a direct link between young people’s exposure to alcohol-related social media content and problem drinking. The study led by...
Why teenagers should learn first aid
Teenagers and young people are the most likely to push boundaries and take risks when things go wrong. It is vital that teenagers have the...
Teenagers: Social media may increase the risk of alcohol use
Teenagers who spend 30 minutes or more on social media every day may be more at risk of alcohol use and binge drinking, according to...
BSPD introduces oral health infographic in 5 languages
BSPD launches a set of infographics with the Top 3 tips for preventing tooth decay aimed at improving oral health which have now been translated...
