Researchers say maternal protection against measles may fade months before routine vaccination begins, prompting questions about whether some infants need earlier protection. A study presented at IDWeek suggests that most babies lose measurable measles antibodies by the time they are…
A study of adults on probation or parole suggests that the type and combination of childhood adversity may predict later behaviour more effectively than a single ACE score. A long-used shortcut for measuring childhood hardship may miss important differences in…
A planned study of 14,000 babies has been cancelled after researchers failed to obtain administrative approval, following months of ethical and political scrutiny. A controversial hepatitis B vaccine study planned for Guinea-Bissau has been called off after the researchers said…
The American Academy of Paediatrics says unpasteurised dairy poses an avoidable risk to young children and pregnant women, as CDC-linked outbreaks fuel calls for a nationwide sales ban. The American Academy of Paediatrics has backed a nationwide ban on the…
The former NFL wide receiver has warned that abusive and overbearing parents are putting coaches off youth sport, amid growing concerns over cost, pressure and mental health. Torrey Smith has turned his attention from the NFL to youth sports, and…
A light holiday structure, regular movement and a gradual return to term-time habits can help energetic children stay settled without recreating the school day at home. School breaks can be a relief for children, but for those with plenty of…
Teenagers say relentless pressure over marks is affecting their sleep and self-worth, while research suggests pass/fail grading may ease stress , but brings its own risks. For many teenagers, grades are no longer just a measure of progress; they have…
Autism diagnoses have risen sharply, but girls remain less likely to be identified early as masking and less obvious traits leave many without support until adolescence. Autism is being identified in more children than ever before, but girls are still…
Children exposed to ASL or spoken English from birth performed as well as hearing peers on key early maths skills, highlighting the importance of accessible language in infancy. A new study suggests that the timing of language exposure, not hearing…
Health officials warn that orthorexia and vigorexia can turn strict diets and intense exercise into serious physical and mental health problems, with early specialist care often unavailable. The State of Mexico and Municipal Workers’ Social Security Institute, known as ISSEMyM,…
