A Slovenian study highlights the rapid weight increases among young psychiatric inpatients, raising concerns about medication effects and long-term health risks, especially with the use of antipsychotics like risperidone and quetiapine. A study in Frontiers in Psychiatry has found that…
Special education attorney Frances Shefter emphasises the importance of parent participation, documentation, and tailored support in the IEP process to ensure children receive the appropriate help they need to succeed. Parents often sense that something is wrong long before they…
The American Academy of Pediatrics has expanded its guidelines on urinary tract infections in children, now including those as young as eight days old, in a move to promote earlier diagnosis and prevent kidney damage. The American Academy of Pediatrics…
North Dakota is witnessing a shift in youth sports culture towards prioritising concussion awareness and safety. However, disparities persist in rural schools, where training, staffing, and attitudes continue to hinder progress, raising concerns over long-term brain health for young athletes.…
A recent measles-rubella immunisation drive in the Philippines has been targeted by viral falsehoods on social media, undermining efforts to restore confidence in vaccines and threatening progress against preventable diseases. A measles-rubella vaccination campaign in the Philippines has become the…
Introducing consistent, practical science activities in kindergarten classrooms enhances engagement, vocabulary, and comprehension by allowing children to explore concepts through concrete experiences and inquiry-based methods. Many elementary classrooms still squeeze science into the edges of the day, tucked into reading…
The Cabo Verde government is rolling out a new scheme to provide free or subsidised childcare for up to 1,000 children from low-income families, aiming to ease the burden on families and promote labour participation. Cabo Verde’s government has said…
France is developing a controversial sugar tax targeting processed foods but aims to exempt traditional bakeries and artisanal products to preserve cultural heritage while tackling obesity and raising revenue. France is preparing a sugar tax aimed at tackling obesity, but…
A comprehensive review highlights rapid advances in tech-driven autism interventions, emphasising the need for improved scientific rigour and long-term evidence to confirm their real-world effectiveness. Technology is moving deeper into autism therapy, but the pace of innovation is outrunning the…
As understanding of sensory overload deepens, novel strategies and therapies are offering hope to those affected by overwhelming environmental stimuli, especially among vulnerable groups. Sensory overload happens when the brain is hit with more information from the environment than it…
