Breastfed babies less likely to be given treats before 12 months
Babies who are breastfed, or partially breastfed, for more than six months are less likely to be given sugar-sweetened drinks…
Paediatrics
Head injuries in children and bloody noses
Children frequently bang their heads and it is difficult to tell whether or not they have done any serious damage.…
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…
Navigating Teen Seasonal Depression
Navigating Teen Seasonal Depression: Insights into Symptoms, Treatment, and Support": Teenagers face unique challenges, and seasonal depression can add an…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…