International Day of Play 2025
International Day of Play 2025: Why Play Is Vital for Every Child’s Development: This Wednesday, June 11, marks the United…
Paediatrics
Issues surrounding medical care for children and young people.
Iron deficiency in pregnancy may affect sex development
Iron deficiency in pregnancy may influence the sex development of a baby in utero, researchers have found. An 8-year international…
Venous thromboembolism in children
Venous thromboembolism in children: Rivaroxaban effective and safe even with extended use. Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a life-threatening complication in…
RSPH responds to ban on single-use vapes
RSPH responds to ban on single-use vapes by the UK Government: In response, Matthew Bazeley-Bell, Deputy Chief Executive, Royal Society…
Adolescent key challenges in focus
Adolescent key challenges in focus: Poor mental health, rising obesity, exposure to violence, and climate change are among the key…
RV3-BB rotavirus vaccine at birth boosts microbiome
Babies who receive a RV3-BB rotavirus vaccine at birth showed higher levels of good bacteria in their gut, better protecting…
UQ Study Links Poor Teen Diets to Heavy Social Media Use
UQ Study Links Poor Teen Diets to Heavy Social Media Use: Poor dietary habits in adolescence – lots of sweets,…
Natural fats in human skin link to eczema
Natural fats in human skin could explain why some babies develop eczema. An Australian-first study has found that certain natural…
Promising new therapeutic approach for paediatric brain tumours
Paediatric brain tumours remain the most common cause of death from childhood cancer. Paediatric high-grade gliomas (pHGG) in particular are…
Febrile Convulsions and Seizures in Children
Febrile convulsions are incredibly common in babies and small children. Fits or seizures are triggered by a rise in their…
Parental risks – a deep dive into child abuse
Parental risks, aggressive behaviour, and alcohol use: a deep dive into child abuse Child maltreatment has been the focus of…
Alarming child obesity worldwide forecast for 2050
A third of children worldwide forecast to be obese or overweight by 2050: Obesity rates are set to skyrocket, with…