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Research suggests too much screen time may lead to childhood obesity
— 17 Apr 2008 12:20 | HealthChildhood obesity is a growing concern for paediatricians and caregivers. In response to this problem, the American Academy of Paediatrics (AAP) created guidelines for children regarding…
Active living in diverse and disadvantaged communities
— 4 Apr 2008 14:37 | HealthAbout 25 million US children and adolescents are overweight or obese. As obesity continues to increase while physical activity continues to decline in the United States, the disparity…
Brain changes in the adolescent brain impact cognition, emotion and behaviour
— 1 Apr 2008 20:34 | HealthMany parents are convinced that the brains of their teenage offspring are different than those of children and adults. New data confirms that this is the case. An article by Jay N.…
Study suggests new way to screen infants for fetal alcohol syndrome
— 6 Mar 2008 14:15 | HealthChildren who have been diagnosed with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) are more likely to have serious psychiatric and behavioural problems later in life, including a higher risk for dropping…
New study suggests link between environmental toxins and early onset puberty in girls
— 7 Feb 2008 14:52 | HealthAlthough scientists have speculated over the negative effects of environmental toxins for years, new data suggest that certain environmental toxins may disrupt the normal growth and…
Government dietary guidelines, unintended consequences and public policy
— 31 Jan 2008 10:11 | HealthIn the years following the government promotion of a low-fat diet, obesity in America has reached almost epidemic levels. Were the federal guidelines a direct cause, a catalyst for…
Bacterial infections in premature babies more common than previously realised
— 7 Jan 2008 18:50 | HealthPremature babies are subject to a host of threats that can result in fetal/neonatal disease. In a study published in the January 2008 issue of the American Journal of Obstetrics and…