Children's health
14 Aug 2007
Crohn’s and Colitis
Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis and inflammatory bowel disease are gastrointestinal conditions that affect babies, children and adolescents.
Children's health
14 Aug 2007
Dravet’s Syndrome
Dravet's syndrome is a neurological condition in babies. It refers to epileptic seizures and febrile seizures in infants and can lead to chronic seizures.
Children's health
13 Aug 2007
Crohn’s & Colitis Australia (CCA)
Crohn's & Colitis Australia (CCA) is the peak patient body representing people with inflammatory bowel disease with a commitment to finding a cure while providing…
Bowel
13 Aug 2007
What and How Much to Eat During Pregnancy
During pregnancy macronutrients provide the energy necessary for foetal growth and maintenance of the woman’s weight and essential bodily functions. These requirements therefore increase during…
Children's health
10 Aug 2007
Gene Discovered for Type 1 Diabetes in Children
Paediatrics researchers at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and McGill University in Montreal have identified a gene variant that raises a child’s risk for type 1 diabetes, formerly called juvenile diabetes. As investigators continue to pinpoint genes contributing to diabetes, they have their eyes on providing a scientific basis for…
Children's health
10 Aug 2007
Intervention Needed For Young, Less Educated Smokers With Diabetes
In a recent study, Monika M. Safford, M.D., assistant professor of Preventive Medicine at UAB, and a team of researchers found that nearly half of poorly educated, young adults with diabetes smoke cigarettes, magnifying the health risks associated with early-onset diabetes. This study – the first large, multi-centre study concerning…
Children's health
10 Aug 2007
Mum’s Own Weight May Determine Baby’s Size, Overall Health
Video games and snack food have taken the brunt of the blame for the rising childhood obesity epidemic. But while active lifestyles and healthy diets are key to long-term good health, the risks of a child becoming overweight and suffering from obesity-related conditions later in life may be determined long…
Children's health
10 Aug 2007
Warning: Food Allergy Blood Tests Sometimes Unreliable
Blood tests are becoming an increasingly popular tool in the diagnosis of food allergies, but a study led by scientists at Johns Hopkins Children’s Center reports that some tests are more accurate than others and that too-heavy reliance on blood tests alone to predict allergic reactions may not be a…
Children's health
09 Aug 2007
An Introduction to Obesity Treatments
Methods for weight loss include reducing calorie intake, increasing physical activity, behaviour therapy as well as pharmacological (drug) and surgical treatments for obesity.
