Childhood weight gain with optimal muscle-to-fat mass ratio may be a sign of excellent vascular health
High body fat from childhood was not associated with progressive vascular damage in young adulthood, a paper published in Hypertension…
Paediatrics
Babies have air pollution particles in their lungs and brains
Unborn babies have air pollution particles in their developing lungs and other vital organs as early as the first trimester,…
Medicinal cannabis study for children in palliative care
Medicinal cannabis study into easing symptoms of children in palliative care: A pilot study will explore the use of medicinal…
Children’s growth genome study
Children’s growth will be easier to assess following a University of Queensland-led study analysing the genetic variants that influence height.…
Research shows water fluoridation is safe for children
Research shows water fluoridation is safe for children: Research from The University of Queensland has found no link between community…
Music in childhood boosts brains in later life
Music in childhood boosts brains in later life according to new study from University of Edinburgh. Taking up a musical…
BSPD issues paediatric oral health Blueprint
As the new PM, Liz Truss puts her new administration together and sets out her policies, the British Society of…
Australian children are some of the least active in the world
Australian children are some of the least active in the world. University of Newcastle researchers are addressing this head on…
Generational damage from second-hand smoke
Second-hand smoke a possible asthma risk for future generations, study finds: Children are more likely to develop asthma if their…
Children’s Bell’s palsy recovery
Children with Bell's palsy, that causes temporary facial paralysis can recover without treatment. Most children with a condition that causes…