Governor Kathy Hochul’s emergency order expands who can administer MMR jabs and accelerates testing as an outbreak fuels a wider political battle over vaccine policy and state authority. New York’s response to a measles outbreak has become the latest flashpoint…
Taiwan has created 600 public preschool classes for two-year-olds between 2024 and 2026, far exceeding its original target as Taipei expands subsidised childcare for working families. Taiwan has sharply expanded its network of affordable early-years places, with the Ministry of…
At least 15 integrated care boards are restricting access to assessments as demand and financial pressures leave almost 1.3 million people waiting. NHS organisations across England are increasingly rationing access to ADHD and autism assessments as soaring demand and budget…
Research suggests that the cumulative force and frequency of head impacts, including those that cause no diagnosed concussion, may be central to the risk of chronic traumatic encephalopathy in young athletes. Parents trying to weigh the promise of sport against…
Jessica Sepel shares three filling, fibre-rich breakfasts designed to be prepared ahead, from protein pancake pots to carrot cake overnight oats and choc chia pudding. Jessica Sepel is aiming to give home cooks an easier route out of the breakfast…
Johns Hopkins researchers are calling for a statewide requirement for at least 20 minutes of daily recess, including for middle and high school pupils. Recess should be treated as a basic part of the school day, not an optional extra,…
From magnetic letters to daily sign-in cards, short, playful name activities can help preschoolers recognise print and build early writing confidence. Helping children notice and recognise their own names is often one of the easiest ways to open the door…
International research suggests seafood and a less inflammatory diet during pregnancy may reduce the likelihood of babies developing both colic and eczema, although no link was found for either condition alone. A healthier diet in pregnancy may reduce the chances…
A New Zealand briefing says work pressures, stress and attention-grabbing digital products are driving screen exposure in early childhood, calling for policy changes alongside support for parents. Screen time for children under the age of two offers little benefit and…
Senegal has recorded 301 confirmed diphtheria cases and 12 deaths, with the outbreak now affecting 55 health districts in 13 regions. Senegal’s health ministry said on 12 October that the country had recorded 301 confirmed diphtheria cases and 12 deaths…
