Dr Rachel Bryant-Waugh highlights how the ambiguous use of the term ‘complex’ in mental health diagnoses can hinder access to care for children and young people, calling for clearer, more descriptive language to ensure effective support. In mental health care,…
Many teenagers experience sleep issues linked to their biological clocks rather than clinical insomnia, prompting a need for tailored treatment approaches that recognise delayed sleep-wake phase disorder. Sleep problems are common in adolescence, but not every teenager who struggles to…
Pakistan has vaccinated over 28 million children in a new anti-polio drive, highlighting ongoing efforts to eradicate the virus despite security threats and recent infection cases. Pakistan has accelerated its latest anti-polio effort, with the National Emergency Operations Centre saying…
India’s food regulator, FSSAI, proposes a new red hexagon warning system on packaged foods high in sugar, salt or saturated fat, aiming to make nutritional risks more visible and improve consumer awareness amidst ongoing enforcement actions against e-commerce platforms and…
A child health specialist emphasises that excessive phone use does not cause dyslexia, although digital devices may exacerbate existing learning challenges, highlighting the importance of comprehensive assessment and support for children with learning difficulties. Excessive phone use does not cause…
As children head back to school, parents are adopting simple, consistent rules around phone use to promote better sleep, focus, and family connection, emphasising the importance of ongoing conversations and modelling good behaviour. The start of a new school year…
As technology becomes integral to childhood, experts emphasise the importance of setting boundaries, focusing on content quality, and fostering offline experiences to ensure healthy development. Families do not need to assume that a child who reaches for a device first…
As children return to school, experts emphasise the value of easy-to-prepare, balanced meals and snacks that engage children in choosing and preparing their food to foster healthier eating habits and support learning throughout the day. The return to school often…
The sharp rise in autism diagnoses in Malaysia has revealed significant strain on health, education, and social services, highlighting the need for urgent expansion and reform of support systems across the country. Malaysia is confronting a sharp rise in the…
Amid rising social media influences, health experts highlight early warning signs of body dysmorphic disorder in children and emphasise the importance of parental support and early intervention. As the school year gets under way, many parents are watching not only…
