Jason and the Adventure of 254
Rebecca Wallersteiner takes at look at Wellcome Collection’s latest exhibition Jason and the Adventure of 254, an artist’s joyful exploration…
childhood
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…
Childhood sedentariness causes elevated cholesterol
Childhood sedentariness causes elevated cholesterol but light physical activity may neutralize it - Increased sedentary time from childhood through young…
Childhood LPA is more effective than MVPA in reducing inflammation
Increased sedentary time from childhood through young adulthood worsened low-grade inflammation in a new follow-up study. However, the results also…
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…
Adolescence: a critical time to address gender inequality
Early adolescence is where gender inequalities most markedly emerge, according to new research from across 40 low- and middle-income countries in Asia…
Link between heart health and obesity in children
Childhood obesity linked to poor heart health signs at 11-12 years. Toddlers who were obese or overweight show concerning signs of…
Dairy for child health
Nutrient-rich foods, such as milk and dairy, are an important part of a healthy balanced diet, especially for children and teenagers who…