A nationwide Swedish study suggests that daily probiotic supplementation containing Bifidobacterium infantis, lactis and Streptococcus thermophilus significantly reduces the risk of necrotising enterocolitis and death among very preterm infants, supporting targeted probiotic use in neonatal care. A nationwide Swedish study…
Research suggests that fostering a positive, compassionate relationship with the body, including body appreciation, functionality, and flexibility, could enhance eating disorder therapies, offering a promising new direction in recovery efforts. Research is increasingly pointing to a shift in eating disorder…
New research from Wales suggests that children born to mothers with depression during pregnancy face higher risks of neurodevelopmental issues, regardless of antidepressant treatment, highlighting the complex balance between managing maternal depression and child health outcomes. A large study in…
Experts and sports authorities advocate for young children to participate in multiple sports, particularly hockey, to enhance coordination, decision-making, and prevent injuries, challenging early specialisation trends. Young children who play ice hockey often benefit from trying several sports, not just…
Studies from the University of Miami and Amsterdam highlight how maternal engagement and familiar interactions influence infants’ physiological markers linked to emotional and social growth in their first months. New findings suggest that the small, ordinary exchanges between a mother…
A new awareness campaign aims to alert parents and educators to the early signs of childhood dementia, a rare but serious group of inherited disorders that can progressively damage a child’s brain, often mistaken for normal developmental issues. Advances in…
Pennsylvania seeks emergency assistance from the CDC as a surge in measles cases and disputed death tolls highlight escalating public health crisis amid political clashes. Pennsylvania has opened the door to emergency help from the US Centres for Disease Control…
Research shows that brief, factual SMS messages from fictional influencers can raise plant-based lunch choices among teens from 44% to 59%, with styling having little impact on effectiveness. A short daily text message may be enough to nudge teenagers towards…
A new Oxford University Press book offers clinicians a formulation-based framework to understand and manage behavioural problems in children with developmental disorders, emphasising biological, developmental, psychological, and social influences over quick diagnoses. Behavioural problems are among the most difficult issues…
A comprehensive analysis covering over 2.8 million children across 64 countries finds that excessive screen use is linked to poorer academic achievement, language skills, and emotional wellbeing, raising concerns about the long-term effects of digital exposure in childhood. A large…
