Newborn hearing screening and proactive parental steps are crucial in safeguarding children’s speech, language, and social skills, with experts emphasising early intervention and noise protection. Newborn hearing care begins sooner than many parents realise. The Centers for Disease Control and…
A recent study suggests that adding bilateral repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation to fluoxetine may enhance treatment outcomes for adolescents suffering from depression marked by severe anhedonia, with observed reductions in inflammatory markers and improvements in executive function, though further research…
Recent studies reveal that yoga alone has limited impact on children’s body positivity, highlighting the importance of supportive teaching methods that emphasise reflection, choice, and safety to foster a healthier relationship with the body. Yoga may be a powerful tool…
New insights into the importance of play reveal tailored strategies that enhance learning and social skills in children with autism, emphasising personalised and inclusive play environments. Play is one of the earliest ways children make sense of the world, and…
The Turkistan region reports 47 confirmed measles cases in the first half of 2026, highlighting ongoing vaccination challenges as authorities ramp up immunisation efforts to curb the outbreak. Turkistan region in south-eastern Kazakhstan reported 47 laboratory-confirmed measles cases in the…
Research from western China indicates that overreactive parenting may contribute to disparities in mental health and prosocial behaviour between preschool boys and girls, highlighting potential targets for early intervention. A large study from western China suggests that parental overreactivity may…
A recent study indicates that the mental health benefits of recreational exercise among young people are more closely linked to how they perceive their bodies and abilities than to the activity itself, highlighting the importance of body image in wellbeing.…
As Pennsylvania battles one of its largest measles outbreaks, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s long-standing anti-vaccine rhetoric and recent influence in affected communities highlight ongoing challenges in immunisation efforts amid rising distrust and misinformation. Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s long history of…
Innovative breakfast options focusing on fibre, fermented foods, and proteins are gaining attention for supporting a resilient gut microbiome, according to recent research and nutrition experts. A breakfast built around fibre, protein and fermented foods can give the gut microbiome…
A new study reveals gender differences in how depressive symptoms spread among Chinese early adolescents, highlighting the roles of friendship quality, rumination, and peer acceptance in shaping mental health trajectories. A new study of Chinese early adolescents suggests that a…
