pediatrics & child health News Archive
Investigating a paradoxical risk of childhood obesity
June 28, 2017 —
New research funding will help find out why regular consumption of artificial sweeteners may increase the risk of obesity and metabolic disease in early childhood
Pediatric geneticist awarded medal of honour
November 23, 2016 —
The Rx&D Health Research Foundation (HRF) recognized Distinguished Professor Cheryl Rockman-Greenberg for her global impact on the health of children
Professor inducted into Medical Hall of Fame
October 6, 2016 —
'She’s been the leader walking ahead into the dark, shining the light for the rest to follow.'
Vogue: 4 Surprising Foods That Affect Your Baby During and After Pregnancy
May 17, 2016 —
U of M's Meghan Azad talks about artificial sweetners
Time: The Case Against Artificial Sweeteners Is Getting Stronger
May 10, 2016 —
Meghan Azad, assistant professor in pediatrics and child health, got some press
Artificially sweetened beverages consumed in pregnancy linked to increased weight gain in infants
May 9, 2016 —
Obesity may be rooted in early life with more than 20 per cent of preschool children classified as overweight
Q&A with Sara Israels
March 15, 2016 —
On March 14 the U of M announced a unique professorship in hematology, which is named after Dr. Sara Israels father, Dr. Lyonel Israels
New research links infant wheezing to long-term health
February 8, 2016 —
Specific patterns of wheezing were associated with decreased lung function and increased risk of asthma by age 15
Op-Ed: A wake-up call for the country
December 22, 2015 —
As many as 40,000 Canadians are affected by kidney failure -- a problem that is increasing across the country, with significant consequences for our health system.
CTV: Parents advised to introduce allergenic foods like peanuts early: review
October 20, 2015 —
'We're in the midst of a food allergy epidemic, so prevention is really important'