Health and wellbeing topics
Clinical: life versus lupus
Lupus is often associated with women, but a fifth of cases are diagnosed in childhood. It can make a huge impact on a young person’s life but, with support, they can thrive, says journalist Julie Penfold.
Signs of possible diabetes can be seen decades earlier in childhood
Early signs of being more susceptible to type 2 diabetes as an adult can be seen in children as young as eight years, research has found.
Air pollution is a major risk for cardiovascular disease
Long-term exposure to fine particulate outdoor air pollution is a major contributor to cardiovascular disease (CVD) and death, regardless of country income, a global study reveals.
