Clinical disorders in children, including symptoms, behavioural conditions and developmental concerns, helping parents better understand challenges and seek appropriate support.
A recent case highlights how intermittent symptoms across multiple healthcare providers can delay childhood brain tumour diagnoses, with broader evidence suggesting systemic gaps in early detection and the importance of better integrated pathways. By the time an 8-year-old girl with…
Novo Nordisk reports positive outcomes in a late-stage trial of semaglutide for children aged six to under 12, amid rising off-label prescriptions and ongoing debate over obesity treatment in young children. Novo Nordisk said on Monday that semaglutide had met…
Updated guidance from leading U.S. health agencies emphasises personalised device choices for young asthma patients, stressing the importance of comfort and proper technique over routine use of nebulisers. Parents trying to coax a frightened child through a nebuliser session may…
A study of Brazilian adolescents reveals a high prevalence of daytime sleepiness closely associated with smartphone addiction, poor diet, and emotional distress, highlighting complex intersecting health issues among youth. In a public-school cohort from northern Minas Gerais, daytime sleepiness looked…
Emerging collaborations between art therapy and EMDR are providing new pathways for trauma survivors who struggle with verbal expression, blending structured approaches to access non-verbal memories and emotions with promising early evidence. In summer 2026, clinicians writing for the British…
Research indicates that newer antipsychotic medications can cause metabolic harm in young patients independently of weight gain, highlighting the need for improved monitoring and cautious prescribing practices. A large study of children and teenagers taking newer antipsychotic medicines suggests that…
Experts emphasise the importance of recognising and addressing anxiety in first-year pupils through familiarisation, consistent routines, and supportive language to ensure a smooth start to school life. Families preparing to send children into the first year of primary school are…
Emergency presentations for eating disorders in Victoria have returned to levels seen during Covid lockdowns, prompting questions about early intervention and support efficacy amidst rising cases and persistent stigma. Victoria is once again seeing eating-disorder emergencies at roughly the rate…
New research and guidance emphasise the importance of steadiness and open communication in supporting teenagers’ journey towards independence and self-identity, highlighting the nuanced role of families in a complex developmental phase. Arguments over dyed hair, curfews, friendships or the right…
Nigerian officials and aid agencies warn that untreated trauma among displaced children from Boko Haram conflict has become an urgent priority, emphasising the need for integrated psychosocial care alongside ongoing military and reconstruction efforts. At a policy dialogue in Maiduguri…
Experts recommend starting school preparations early, easing children into routines, and prioritising emotional and organisational support to ensure a smoother transition after summer holidays. Parents who try to drag a family straight from holiday mode into a full school timetable…
A new study reveals that increased autism diagnoses after COVID-19 are driven by heightened detection of females, challenging longstanding stereotypes and emphasising the need for gender-sensitive screening approaches. Much of the apparent post-pandemic rise in autism diagnoses in one large…
