Recent research reveals a sharper increase in autism diagnoses among girls and women since 2020, emphasizing the need for improved screening and awareness of subtler symptoms in females. New research suggests autism spectrum disorder diagnoses have risen more sharply among…
Paediatric experts in China advocate for a fundamental redesign of the national child healthcare system to focus on prevention, primary care, and lifelong health promotion, amidst falling birth rates and changing demographic needs. China’s child health system is being urged…
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faces criticism after suggesting two measles-related deaths in Pennsylvania may have been fabricated, prompting a dispute over official data and highlighting ongoing vaccine scepticism amid rising measles cases. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is facing mounting criticism…
A new study from Singapore reveals that screen time during infancy and early school years is linked to slightly lower academic achievement, emphasising the importance of timing and context in Children’s screen use. Screens are now part of daily childhood,…
A new study reveals that postponing teenage swimmers’ early morning training from 7:00am to 9:00am extends sleep by an hour but does not significantly enhance recovery or race times, highlighting ongoing challenges of balancing adolescent sleep needs with sports demands.…
Israel is planning to mandatory add iodine to household salt following studies revealing ongoing deficiency issues, especially among children and pregnant women, with officials emphasising the move as a crucial public health measure. Israel is moving towards mandatory iodine fortification…
Research indicates that targeted health warnings on social media platforms could discourage teenagers and young adults from excessive use, highlighting potential for behavioural change amid concerns over mental health impacts. Health warnings placed on social media could make teenagers and…
The rapid rise of GLP-1 drugs among adolescents is raising concerns over social media influences, misinformation, and the impact on young body image and health, amid growing use beyond medical necessity. Adolescents are being pulled into the GLP-1 boom at…
As Tennessee enforces its third-grade reading standards, experts highlight the importance of early childhood literacy practices, warning that children’s reading journeys begin long before state assessments and stressing the need for supportive home and digital environments for young learners. Tennessee’s…
A new study highlights that nearly one in five psychiatric crisis visits among children and teens involve digital media-related problems, emphasising the need for routine online behaviour assessments in emergency settings. A study of more than 3,700 psychiatric crisis visits…
