The World Health Organization has issued new guidance emphasising non-invasive, family-based strategies for tackling obesity in children under 10, while setting stricter conditions for adolescents considering medical interventions amid rising global obesity rates. The World Health Organization has issued new…
An update to the formal definition of dyslexia, the first in over 20 years, broadens diagnostic criteria, emphasising early signs, genetic influences, and a move away from IQ-based standards, potentially transforming support in schools and healthcare. Dyslexia has received its…
Contrary to the common perception of resilience as never wobbling, expert Richard Hogan emphasizes that true resilience involves recovery, adaptation, and learning from setbacks. Recent research underscores the importance of family relationships and early digital exposure in shaping children’s capacity…
As New York declares a state of emergency over rising measles cases, Finnish experts emphasise that the risk to short-term travellers remains low, but global vaccination coverage and travel advisories underscore ongoing public health challenges. New York has declared a…
As incretin therapies expand in paediatric obesity and diabetes treatment, community pharmacists are navigating evolving approvals, clinical evidence, and safety considerations to best support young patients’ health outcomes. Pharmacists are being asked to navigate a fast-moving corner of paediatric medicine…
The Outdoors Tomorrow Foundation’s outdoor education initiative expands to over 2,800 schools in 2026, driven by increased demand and significant grants, as it aims to reach nationwide districts with outdoor recreation and conservation skills. Outdoors Tomorrow Foundation says its Outdoor…
The latest revisions to the Female Athlete Triad framework emphasise the importance of recognising energy deficiency in both female and male athletes, urging early intervention and multidisciplinary care to prevent long-term health consequences. Recent updates to the Female Athlete Triad…
The United States reports a sharp increase in measles cases, with nearly 4,000 infections this year, driven by outbreaks in communities with low vaccination coverage, raising concerns for public health and vaccination efforts. The number of measles cases in the…
Cambodia plans to take full financial responsibility for its school feeding programme by 2028, aiming to improve child nutrition, promote healthier eating habits, and support local farmers, with initial efforts already reaching over 1,000 primary schools. Cambodia plans to make…
The World Health Organization has issued its first global guidance on managing obesity in children and adolescents, emphasising non-medical interventions and warning against using weight-loss medicines and surgery for those under 10, as childhood obesity rates soar worldwide. The World…
