Experts warn that depression and anxiety in new fathers can be hidden by anger, withdrawal and risk-taking, leaving many without support during a major psychological transition. For Trent Gallucci, the arrival of his first child should have been a moment…
Group chats can strengthen friendships, but also magnify exclusion, bullying and anxiety. Experts advise parents to set boundaries, start small and teach children when to step away. Group chats have become a routine part of childhood and adolescence, but for…
From vegetable omelettes to egg pâté and baking, simple recipe changes and kitchen involvement may help children enjoy the nutritional benefits of eggs. Eggs can be a practical way to improve a child’s diet, offering a compact mix of high-quality…
The World Health Organization’s first global guidance on childhood obesity prioritises family-led nutrition, activity and behaviour programmes, while limiting medicines and surgery for older adolescents. The World Health Organization has issued its first global guidance on obesity in children and…
A systematic review finds supplements can correct vitamin D deficiency in children and teenagers with excess weight, but offer no consistent improvement in insulin sensitivity, cholesterol or blood pressure. Vitamin D supplements can raise blood levels in children and teenagers…
A five-day nationwide vaccination campaign aims to close immunisation gaps as suspected measles cases rise and only 64% of eligible children have received a second dose. Uganda has launched a nationwide measles-rubella vaccination drive aimed at reaching more than 7.4…
Clinicians at Bach Mai Hospital say delayed diagnosis of bulimia can cause dangerous electrolyte imbalances, including low potassium and potentially fatal heart problems. Doctors in Hanoi are warning that bulimia nervosa, a serious eating disorder marked by cycles of uncontrolled…
Experts say schools remain vital for teaching children about consent and healthy relationships, but preventing abuse requires action from families, technology firms, policymakers and health professionals. Schools are being asked to do more than they can manage alone in the…
New research links screen exposure in children under two with disrupted sleep and potential developmental, vision and wellbeing concerns, prompting calls for support beyond individual families. New international research is sharpening concern over screen use among babies and toddlers, with…
A pooled analysis of nearly 13,000 young people found that moderate-to-vigorous activity was linked to modest improvements in insulin and cholesterol markers, while effects on weight and blood pressure were less clear. A large pooled analysis of children and adolescents…
