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Gene Identified for Crohn’s Disease in Children

Gene Identified for Crohn’s Disease in Children

Paediatrics researchers have identified a gene variant that raises a child’s risk of Crohn’s disease, a chronic and painful condition…

30 Jul 2007

Understanding the benefits behind the glycaemic load (GL)

Understanding the benefits behind the glycaemic load (GL)

What is the Glycaemic Load (GL)? The concept of the glycaemic load is one that is becoming more commonly used…

16 Jul 2007

Seven Ways for Kids to Have a Slimmer Summer

Seven Ways for Kids to Have a Slimmer Summer

This might be the first generation of children who do not outlive their parents, says Amy Bohn, M.D., a family…

12 Jul 2007

Parents: Watch What You’re Putting in that Sippy Cup

Parents: Watch What You’re Putting in that Sippy Cup

Juice boxes look harmless enough, with those kid-size, bendable straws and promises of 100 percent vitamin C. As healthy as…

06 Jul 2007

Glycaemic Load (GL)

Glycaemic Load (GL)

The glycaemic load (GL) is an extension of the GI, taking into account the quantity of carbohydrates as well. The GL is obtained by multiplying…

02 Jul 2007

Kidney Transplant

Kidney Transplant

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29 Jun 2007

Bullying and Obesity in Children

Bullying and Obesity in Children

Childhood obesity is an increasing problem in Australia. Studies suggest that three times as many children are overweight or obese now than 30 years ago.…

26 Jun 2007

Future Parents’ Lifestyle Choices Affect Babies’ Risk of Heart Defects

Future Parents’ Lifestyle Choices Affect Babies’ Risk of Heart Defects

Prospective parents can take positive lifestyle steps to increase the chance that their babies will be born with a healthy…

14 Jun 2007

Glycaemic Index (GI)

Glycaemic Index (GI)

The glycaemic index (GI) is obtained by measuring the effect that a carbohydrate containing food has on blood sugar levels, compared to the effect of…

14 Jun 2007