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Prescribing of psychiatric drugs to �Ӱ�ֱ��n kids on the rise

Posted on Jan 31 2022 by a1096810

�Ӱ�ֱ��n doctors are prescribing more psychiatric drugs to children and adolescents, researchers from the �Ӱ�ֱ�� of Adelaide have found. This is despite the known risks of adverse effects in young people, and potential consequences for children’s developing brains and bodies.

Kids hit hard by junk food advertising

Posted on Apr 17 2018 by admin

Junk food ads are shown more frequently on TV at times when many children are watching, new Heart Foundation-funded research shows.

Before pregnancy even starts, healthy weight in mums and dads lowers obesity risk in children

Posted on Feb 15 2017 by admin

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Lap band surgery benefits very obese adolescents

Posted on Jan 19 2017 by admin

Lap band surgery has significant benefits for severely obese teenagers and, despite its controversial nature, should still be considered as a first option to manage obesity during adolescence, a new study has found.