/robinson-research-institute/ en /robinson-research-institute/news/list/2022/08/11/prescribing-of-psychiatric-drugs-to-australian-kids-on-the-rise Australian doctors are prescribing more psychiatric drugs to children and adolescents, researchers from the University 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.  January 31 2022 Leanne Vears /robinson-research-institute/news/list/2022/08/11/prescribing-of-psychiatric-drugs-to-australian-kids-on-the-rise /robinson-research-institute/news/list/2018/04/17/kids-hit-hard-by-junk-food-advertising Junk food ads are shown more frequently on TV at times when many children are watching, new Heart Foundation-funded research shows. April 17 2018 admin /robinson-research-institute/news/list/2018/04/17/kids-hit-hard-by-junk-food-advertising /robinson-research-institute/news/list/2017/02/15/before-pregnancy-even-starts-healthy-weight-in-mums-and-dads-lowers-obesity Authors: Michelle Lane, Rebecca Robker, and Tod Fullston February 15 2017 admin /robinson-research-institute/news/list/2017/02/15/before-pregnancy-even-starts-healthy-weight-in-mums-and-dads-lowers-obesity /robinson-research-institute/news/list/2017/01/19/lap-band-surgery-benefits-very-obese-adolescents 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. January 19 2017 admin /robinson-research-institute/news/list/2017/01/19/lap-band-surgery-benefits-very-obese-adolescents