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…
Paediatrics
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…
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…
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,…
Childhood sedentariness causes elevated cholesterol
Childhood sedentariness causes elevated cholesterol but light physical activity may neutralize it - Increased sedentary time from childhood through young…
Black and Asian bereaved parents reveal barriers to safe maternity care
“Racism is real” Black and Asian bereaved parents reveal barriers to safe maternity care. The Listening Project report, published 14 December…
Urgent action needed to protect children and prevent the uptake of e-cigarettes
Urgent action needed to protect children and prevent the uptake of e-cigarettes: Urgent action is needed to control e-cigarettes to…
Creating a future in music for children with disabilities
Creating a future in music for children with disabilities: A University of Melbourne research program run in conjunction with Melbourne…