As US measles cases surge and MMR coverage falls, experts say officials should acknowledge that most healthy children recover while explaining why infection remains a needless risk. As measles cases rise sharply across the United States, some public health and…
ASSE International Student Exchange Programmes is offering high school students aged 15 to 18 the chance to spend a year, semester or summer overseas, while seeking American families to host students from abroad. ASSE International Student Exchange Programmes is inviting…
New WHO surveillance data places Greece well above the European average, as paediatricians warn that obesity-related health problems can begin during childhood. Childhood obesity in Greece remains a major public-health concern, with new World Health Organisation figures showing that about…
A minute of gentle stroking helped young teenagers recover their mood and showed signs of improved stress regulation after being left out of a virtual ball game. A brief period of gentle touch may help young teenagers recover after social…
A Maine paediatrician warns that removing Head Start screening and healthcare requirements could leave developmental problems undetected during the years when children’s brains are developing fastest. The first years of life are not merely a warm-up for school; they are…
From burgers and sweet-and-sour chicken to bunny chow, loaded chips and chow mein, these homemade versions bring takeaway-style comfort to the family table without the delivery bill. Weekend takeaway favourites do not have to come from a delivery app, or…
India’s food regulator has demanded scientific evidence for a whey protein digestibility claim on Nestlé India’s Lactogen Pro 1, as scrutiny of nutrition and health claims intensifies. India’s food regulator has asked Nestlé India to justify a claim on its…
Nigeria’s progress against wild polio has not ended transmission, with vaccine-derived cases persisting and a rise in type 3 infections highlighting the fragile final phase of eradication. Nigeria’s role in the final push to end polio has become more important,…
From butterfly gardens and water play to park visits and nature-led lessons, Singapore preschools are making outdoor exploration a daily part of early education. Outdoor play has become a defining feature of several Singapore preschools, as educators increasingly treat time…
A review of 30 studies suggests violent and evening viewing can affect children’s behaviour, language and sleep, while well-designed educational programmes may support learning and empathy. Parents often reach for cartoons as a quick way to keep a child occupied…
