Joint statement: World Breastfeeding Week
Joint statement by UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell and WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on the occasion of World Breastfeeding Week: As global crises...
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.
Future of premature baby care
Study shows potential for improving premature baby care: One in two premature babies receives transfusions of red blood cells (RBC) due to anaemia. There are...
Sun tips for young children
Tips to protect your baby or child from the sun: Babies over six months old can enjoy a limited amount of sunlight, providing they have...
Adolescent arterial stiffness
Adolescent arterial stiffness – a novel risk factor for hypertension and insulin resistance in young adulthood and for type 2 diabetes mellitus in mid-adulthood: Emerging...
School dinners using ultra-processed foods
Ultra-processed foods make up almost two-thirds of Britain’s school meals: School meals in the UK contain lots of highly processed foods, promoting poor health among children...
Impact of head injuries in children
Head injuries in children linked to reduced brain size and learning difficulties: Traumatic brain injury may lead to reduced brain size in some children and...
Group B Strep Support (GBSS) Awareness Month is July 1 – July 2022
What is Streptococcus agalactiae (group B strep)? Strep agalactiae refers to the round bacteria that grow in chains and that was found to be a...
Maternal microbiome promotes healthy development of the baby
A mother's gut microbes can help in the development of the placenta, and the healthy growth of the baby - according to new research from...
Immaturity may influence ADHD diagnosis
Immaturity may influence ADHD diagnosis: Youngest children within their school year are more likely to be treated for ADHD, says new study: New research, involving...
Developing digital tool for autism families
Western Australian Health funding supports development of new mental health digital tool for autism families: A co-designed digital tool to address anxiety concerns for children...
