Research suggests short, regular bursts of movement may improve deep sleep, next-day mood and energy more reliably than saving exercise for the weekend. Sleep and movement are often treated as separate parts of a healthy routine, but research from the…
A multi-year study suggests that social connection and mindfulness may complement sleep, diet and exercise in protecting teenagers against later psychological distress. Supporting teenagers’ mental health may depend on more than the familiar advice to sleep well, eat properly and…
Long-discredited claims linking autism to vaccines, parenting and emotional detachment continue to shape families’ understanding, while experts stress support and acceptance over blame or attempts to ‘cure’ the condition. For many parents, one of the hardest parts of an autism…
The programme now covers up to 2,000 primary schools and 240,000 meals a day, with new emphasis on delivery checks, sampling and complaints procedures. School meal distribution has begun for the new academic year in Greece, with the government presenting…
Teenagers aged 13 can join selected Gym Plus family clubs for swimming and supervised classes, but access to the gym floor and health suite remains restricted until 16. Gym Plus has set out a clear age ladder for young people…
A new review says India has made progress on HPV vaccination, screening and domestic vaccine production, but inconsistent follow-up, limited treatment capacity and unequal access threaten its 2030 elimination ambitions. India has moved closer to a workable plan for eliminating…
Dietitians say a varied diet rich in fibre, fermented foods, protein and essential nutrients may support the body’s defences more effectively than focusing on so-called superfoods. As flu season intensifies, dietitians say the simplest defences may be found in the…
A study of 123,256 Western Australian children found preschool attendance was linked to stronger development across every measured area, with disadvantaged communities facing the greatest access gap. A large Australian study has added fresh evidence that preschool can make a…
A cross-country study suggests children’s conduct problems share broadly similar patterns across sex and nationality, but certain behaviours may be especially important in understanding the condition. Children with conduct problems do not all look the same, and that matters for…
Interviews with New Zealand caregivers reveal long waits, limited guidance and lasting trauma as parents shoulder much of the burden of treating adolescent anorexia nervosa. Caregivers supporting adolescents with anorexia nervosa in New Zealand say family-based treatment can feel less…
