Clinical disorders in children, including symptoms, behavioural conditions and developmental concerns, helping parents better understand challenges and seek appropriate support.
A comprehensive analysis of structural MRI scans across multiple studies reveals inconsistent brain signatures for autism, depression, and bipolar disorder, casting doubt on their use as diagnostic tools in psychiatry. Structural MRI scans have failed to produce consistent brain signatures…
A new Israeli study finds that the visual appearance of pills, specifically size and shape, may influence children’s willingness and ability to swallow medication, highlighting a potentially overlooked factor in paediatric medicine compliance. A new Israeli study suggests the way…
A government-backed pilot programme providing one-to-one counselling to primary school children has significantly improved their emotional control, resilience, and coping skills. The findings could lead to a nationwide expansion of mental health support within schools. Young children who take part…
Dame Uta Frith warns that the expanding autism spectrum risks obscuring critical differences, urging for clearer subgroups and standards to better serve those with severe difficulties and avoid overgeneralisation. Autism may no longer fit neatly inside a single diagnostic box,…
New research presented at the International Congress on Obesity indicates that GLP-1 medications, already used for adult weight management, could help adolescents with obesity, though more extensive studies are needed to assess safety and long-term outcomes. New evidence suggests that…
A new call to action urges neonatal teams to treat parents as active partners in managing hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy, aiming to improve outcomes and support through inclusive, compassionate care and research practices. Neonatal teams should treat parents not as bystanders but…
The US federal government moves to cut federal funding for gender-affirming treatments for minors, prompting widespread opposition and potential legal challenges amid ongoing battles over transgender rights in the US. The Trump administration on Tuesday moved to bar federal Medicaid…
A sleep specialist explains that toddler bedtime struggles are rooted in developmental needs and emotional bonds, encouraging consistent routines and calm approaches to ease the nightly negotiations. Parents who have watched a toddler turn bedtime into a nightly negotiation will…
As children return to school, experts highlight the importance of resetting screen routines, emphasising gradual changes and mindful media use to support healthy development amid parental stress and changing routines. Parents under pressure are more likely to hand children a…
Drawing parallels between the optimistic character of Ted Lasso and OCD therapy, expert Shala Nicely advocates for living through discomfort, resisting compulsions, and practising patience to foster recovery from obsessive-compulsive disorder. Ted Lasso’s appeal lies partly in his refusal to…
Restarting anti-obesity medication shortly after sleeve gastrectomy in adolescents and young adults leads to greater weight loss and improved eating behaviours, without increasing complications, new research suggests. Restarting obesity medication soon after sleeve gastrectomy appears to improve weight-loss results in…
As more parents share their child’s cancer journey on social media, experts warn of complex ethical issues surrounding consent, privacy, and the child’s future autonomy, prompting calls for cautious, informed discussions with healthcare professionals. Parents who share their child’s cancer…
