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Five minutes exposure to junk food marketing results in children consuming 130 kcals more per day, regardless of media advertising type

Written by | 24 May 2025

Exposure to junk food advertisements (relative to non-food) results in children and adolescents  consuming significantly more calories during the day, regardless of the type of media advertising, according […]

Study shows drop in use of antiviral medications in young children with influenza

Written by | 21 Dec 2024

Despite national medical guidelines supporting the use of antiviral medications in young children diagnosed with influenza, a recent study reports an underuse of the treatment. “Antiviral Use Among […]

Air pollution linked to high blood pressure in children

Written by | 4 May 2021

A meta-analysis of 14 air pollution studies from around the world found that exposure to high levels of air pollutants during childhood increases the likelihood of high blood […]

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