South Africa’s measles cases surpass 4,000 amid declining childhood immunisation coverage, with authorities warning of a growing public health emergency driven by vaccine mistrust and misinformation. South Africa’s measles outbreak has now passed 4,000 laboratory-confirmed cases, and health officials are…
A recent study suggests that school-based cognitive behavioural therapy programs are more effective than media literacy lessons for adolescents at high risk of problematic gaming and internet use, signalling a shift towards targeted prevention strategies. A targeted cognitive behavioural therapy…
Research indicates that involving children in choosing and packing their lunch significantly increases the likelihood they will eat it, with experts emphasizing balance, variety, and age-appropriate routines to promote healthier eating habits from an early age. The surest way to…
A study of Brazilian adolescents reveals a high prevalence of daytime sleepiness closely associated with smartphone addiction, poor diet, and emotional distress, highlighting complex intersecting health issues among youth. In a public-school cohort from northern Minas Gerais, daytime sleepiness looked…
Parents of teenage runners are urged to monitor for subtle signs of overuse injuries, emphasising early detection and personalised recovery to prevent long-term damage and season-ending issues. For parents of cross-country and track athletes, the key question is often not…
Experts reveal subtle physical, behavioural, and online clues indicating a child may be experiencing bullying, urging parents to look beyond obvious signs and foster open, judgement-free conversations. The signs that a child is being bullied are often easiest to miss…
Despite steady coverage of other routine vaccines, US adolescent HPV vaccination remains stagnant at 77.7%, with significant rural-urban disparities and uneven state-level progress highlighting persistent barriers and policy gaps. The latest federal snapshot of adolescent vaccination shows the US has…
E.l.f. Beauty’s New York summit reveals new research linking girls’ participation in sports to higher chances of leadership, negotiation skills, and career advancement in adulthood, emphasising sport’s long-term impact on workplace success. e.l.f. Beauty used a New York summit on…
Recent guidance from health organisations highlights the importance of how parents talk about food with children, promoting positive attitudes and reducing shame and anxiety around eating across different ages. Parents do not need a running nutrition lecture at the dinner…
As autumn links sensory activities to cognitive, emotional and motor skills development, experts advocate for safer, simplified methods that emphasise tactile discovery over messy setups, promoting mindful play for young children. Autumn sensory play is increasingly being pitched as a…
