Parent’s guide to recognising and helping relieve anxiety in children
Raising children is a heart-warming journey, full of highs, sometimes lows, and everything in between. But sometimes, what we might miss are the quieter signals...
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.
Navigating Teen Seasonal Depression
Navigating Teen Seasonal Depression: Insights into Symptoms, Treatment, and Support": Teenagers face unique challenges, and seasonal depression can add an additional layer of complexity to...
NHS ‘Recovery Plan’ unworthy of the title
The British Dental Association has said government failure to embrace fundamental reform of NHS dentistry risks condemning a generation to decay and widening oral health...
Blood test could reveal cause of brain injury in newborn babies
Researchers from Imperial College London have shown that a blood test can pinpoint the underlying cause of brain injury in newborns. Their study looked at...
Widening inequalities are fuelling childhood obesity
Childhood obesity has increased the most in less advantaged groups, according to a new study. The research – led by the University of Glasgow and...
Teen Insulin Resistance: Linking Body Fat to Diabetes Risk
Increased body and abdominal fat caused insulin resistance already in teenagers, raising type 2 diabetes risk. High fat mass in adolescence causes insulin resistance, which...
Diet quality is associated with metabolites indicative of cardiovascular health already in childhood
A healthier diet is associated with serum metabolite concentrations indicative of better cardiovascular health already in school-aged children, a recent study from the University of...
Three quarters of autistic children also have other types of neurodivergence
Three quarters of children (76.2%) who were diagnosed with autism also had traits of other neurodivergent neurotypes – including traits associated with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity...
Climate Change’s Impact on Babies’ Birthweight
Climate Change's Impact on Babies' Birthweight for gestational age: Climate change could pose a big risk to Australians’ reproductive health with a new, large-scale Curtin...
Why learning first aid should be your New Year resolution
As the new year begins, everyone is once again talking about new year resolutions. This year more than ever before, it is vital to know...
