Clinical disorders in children, including symptoms, behavioural conditions and developmental concerns, helping parents better understand challenges and seek appropriate support.
A personal essay highlights how intersecting identities of race and neurodivergence shape therapeutic experiences for people of colour, calling for more culturally responsive care and curiosity from clinicians. For many neurodivergent people of colour, the hardest part of therapy is…
The US federal government has announced a new policy removing funding for puberty blockers, hormones, and surgeries for transgender minors, citing safety concerns and evidence gaps, amid growing political and medical debate. The Trump administration has finalised a rule that…
The US Department of Health and Human Services has announced a policy to block federal funding for puberty blockers, hormones, and surgeries for minors, prompting debate over child welfare and medical ethics. The American College of Pediatricians has welcomed a…
A new safety alert linked to Neurocrine Biosciences’ Vykat XR raises concerns about the drug’s safety and usage, amid reports of deaths and serious adverse events in the treatment of Prader-Willi syndrome. A new safety warning tied to Neurocrine Biosciences’…
Author and podcaster Caroline Foran shares her journey of redefining her relationship with anxiety, shedding light on her son’s autism spectrum condition and PDA, and advocating for greater awareness and understanding in family life. Caroline Foran has described how her…
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia researchers show that childhood-onset rheumatic and inflammatory diseases have unique genetic profiles, challenging the view they are simply earlier forms of adult illnesses. The findings could pave the way for more precise classifications and targeted treatments…
Health specialists in Piedras Negras caution that early and heavy use of screens can negatively impact children’s sleep, attention span, and learning abilities, urging parents to monitor and limit screen exposure in the formative years. Health specialists in Piedras Negras…
Dr Subhash Garg’s latest publication, The Sensory Child, challenges conventional perceptions of autistic behaviour by emphasising the crucial role of sensory experiences, offering a practical guide for better support and understanding. Dr Subhash Garg’s new book argues that autistic behaviour…
Research presented at a pediatric conference reveals thousands of U.S. children hospitalised for supplement poisoning, highlighting growing concerns over supplement safety and storage practices. Thousands of U.S. children have been hospitalised in recent years after being poisoned by vitamins and…
Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is gaining traction as a supplementary treatment for teenagers with major depressive disorder, with recent FDA clearances signalling a new phase of development and cautious optimism in the field. Transcranial magnetic stimulation is emerging as another…
A recent study published in JAMA Pediatrics highlights a swift transition in obesity management for young people, with GLP-1 medicines overtaking surgery as the main treatment option in just a few years, raising questions about access and long-term outcomes. A…
New approaches to improving sleep involve more than willpower, highlighting the importance of light exposure, consistent wake times, and gradual changes to reset the body’s internal clock and combat delayed sleep issues. Trying to sleep earlier is rarely a matter…
