A major Melbourne study is tracking thousands of children to determine whether vitamin D in the first year of life can reduce food allergy and reveal how early immune development shapes later health. Australia’s high burden of food allergy has…
A study of nearly 3,500 young people has identified weaker organisation and connectivity in a circuit involving the cerebellum, amygdala and thalamus, potentially opening the door to more targeted treatments. New research suggests that anxiety in adolescence is linked to…
A Tulane University study finds that gay, lesbian and bisexual teenagers with someone they can confide in report substantially lower levels of depression and suicidal thinking. A new Tulane University study suggests that for teenagers who identify as gay, lesbian…
Interviews with 21 justice-involved men suggest suspensions, stigma around individual education plans and broken support systems pushed some young people with ADHD away from school rather than helping them stay engaged. A new qualitative study suggests that for some young…
Deli meats, dairy, cooked rice and cut fruit can become risky before lunchtime unless they are kept cold, experts warn. Parents packing lunch at dawn often assume a child’s meal will be fine until midday, but food safety experts warn…
With more than half of 3- to 5-year-olds exceeding recommended screen limits, researchers and educators warn that device use may displace language development, play, movement and social skills. More screen time among preschool children is increasingly being tied to concerns…
A study spanning 17 countries estimates that nearly one in five children in community settings has metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease, with rates rising among adolescents as obesity increases. A large international study has found that fatty liver disease is…
A study of more than 5,500 US adolescents found that those who walked further tended to report better mental health a year later and showed small differences in brain structure. Parents and carers looking at teenagers today may feel a…
Avoidance, guessing and frustration can mask reading difficulties. Experts say early assessment and targeted support can prevent a temporary struggle from becoming a lasting loss of confidence. Many children who struggle with reading do not announce the problem in obvious…
Studies suggest knitting, gardening, music and other creative pursuits can support wellbeing, while researchers caution that the evidence remains limited and uneven. Researchers are taking a closer look at what people do when they step away from screens, and the…
