An abstract, being presented at the Society for the Study of Ingestive Behaviour conference, reports that insulin delivered as a … read more
Research published in JAMA Pediatrics suggests that sexting is associated with sexual behaviour and mental health difficulties, especially in younger … read more
A study published in PNAS analyses possible links between social media use and life satisfaction in adolescents. Prof Kevin McConway, … read more
Much has been discussed about the role and influence of social media on young people, although there is a real … read more
Research presented in a conference poster at the European Congress on Obesity has found that in a survey of children … read more
A conference poster presented at the European Congress on Obesity statesthat heavier and taller children are at greater risk than … read more
Reactions to a study published by WHO on young people and sedentary behavior. Dr Kathryn Hesketh, Sir Henry Wellcome Postdoctoral … read more
The number of children living with serious illness is rising as medical technology allows us to sustain their lives. There … read more
Research published in Psychological Science analyses suggested links between screen use and psychological well-being in adolescents. Dr Max Davie, Officer … read more
Advances in neuroscience, psychiatry and genetics are dramatically changing our understanding of the way the human brain develops, a process … read more
Research published in JAMA Psychiatry demonstrates maternal prenatal vitamin intake during the first month of pregnancy may reduce autism recurrence … read more
Reactions to a meta-analysis published in JAMA Psychiatry which demonstrates a correlation between cannabis use and depression/anxiety in young people. … read more
Reactions to research published in Nature Medicine which demonstrates the application of AI and deep learning techniques to assist physicians … read more
Researchers publishing in JAMA Pediatrics argue for a directional association between screen time and child development, and recommend family media … read more
Research published in Journal of Neuroscience presents evidence suggesting structural brain and cognitive effects in adolescents following one or two … read more
Research published in Nature Human Behaviour demonstrates that the association between digital technology use and adolescent well-being is negative but … read more
Research published in Human Reproduction suggests that use of personal care products is linked with girls entering puberty at younger age. read more
Little is known by the public about the placenta but in fact it’s absolutely essential for supporting the baby as it grows inside the mother. read more
Reactions to Jiankui He’s defence of his work on the first genome edited babies. read more
Reactions to a report on the currents trends in child mental health. read more
