Targeting disease control beyond under 5s
Targeting disease control beyond under 5s: Global efforts to reduce infectious disease rates must have a greater focus on older children and adolescents after a...
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.
A spoonful of honey could save your child’s life
Why button batteries can be dangerous and how a spoonful of honey could save your child’s life! You can find button batteries or lithium coin...
Cholesterol passport for adolescents
The United Nations Declaration of Human Rights that everyone has the right to life could as well be extended to include the right to an...
Insights into adolescent mental health in Scotland
Insights into adolescent mental health in Scotland: A national report, carried out every four years in collaboration with the World Health Organisation (WHO), presenting data...
Childhood LPA is more effective than MVPA in reducing inflammation
Increased sedentary time from childhood through young adulthood worsened low-grade inflammation in a new follow-up study. However, the results also showed that light physical activity...
BSPD launches ‘Rights from the Start’ initiative
Launching on 9 June 2023, BSPD’s new ‘Rights from the Start’ initiative will shine a spotlight on children and young people’s rights. Mrs Jenny Harris,...
Midwifery goes high-tech
Midwifery goes high-tech. It's a far cry from Call the Midwife - University of Bradford students are using augmented reality and a high-tech mannequin to...
Kids strapped in for second hand smoke
Kids still strapped in for second hand smoke as Direct Line Motor Insurance releases findings that eight in ten (83 per cent) drivers who smoke,...
Burns Safety Made Simple
We partnered with Children's Burns Trust to share some of the risks that lead to children being burned, simple tips to keep children safe and...
Sands’ Saving Babies’ Lives team – Prevention overview
Meet our Saving Babies' Lives team who focus on the prevention aspect of Sands' work. Together, #WeAreSands June is Sands Awareness Month – raising awareness...
