The prevalence of childhood obesity in the UK has led to the emergence of the first cases of type 2 diabetes among obese British children, underscoring the urgent need for effective preventive measures and early intervention strategies to address this concerning trend.
October 2002
New Zealand researchers, in collaboration with British counterparts, report that the risk of acute lymphoid leukemia (ALL) in children appears to increase with parental age. This highlights the importance of considering parental factors in childhood leukemia risk assessment.
September 2002