A comprehensive review published in JAMA confirms ongoing strong protection from flu vaccines, especially in high-risk populations, amid changing policies and updated vaccine formulations for the 2026-27 season. A fresh evidence review has bolstered the case for annual influenza vaccination,…
UNICEF raises alarm over escalating child malnutrition in Yemen as renewed fighting hampers access to vital health services, with the crisis worsening despite efforts to address it. UNICEF has warned of a sharp worsening in child malnutrition in Yemen, saying…
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy offers practical skills like the STOP pause to help people navigate conflicts more mindfully, reducing emotional escalation before it spirals out of control. Conflict often begins long before the words do. A raised voice, a racing heartbeat…
Emerging research advocates for a shift in mental health care for young people, emphasising their strengths and resilience alongside traditional treatments, with promising implications for more inclusive and effective support systems. A growing body of research is reinforcing a message…
As California expands its free Transitional Kindergarten, private preschools face new challenges including declining enrolments and increased operational costs, prompting debates over developmental quality and market sustainability. California’s expansion of free Transitional Kindergarten has given many four-year-olds a public option…
As the darker months approach, experts highlight the expanding benefits of spending even brief periods outdoors, boosting mental resilience, physical health, and family connection, while emphasising sun safety in autumn’s uneven sunlight. Spending time outdoors can do more than lift…
South Carolina has declared the end of its largest measles outbreak in decades, with nearly 1,000 confirmed cases over six months. The response included mass vaccination efforts, contact tracing, and quarantine measures, leading to increased immunisation rates amidst ongoing national…
McGill University has introduced a virtual coaching programme, BRIGHT Coaching, to help parents navigate the wait for assessments of children with suspected developmental delays, enhancing confidence and understanding amidst a fragmented referral system. McGill University researchers have developed a virtual…
A devastating combination of malnutrition, infectious diseases, and systemic gaps in healthcare support has led to rising child mortality and undernutrition in Balaghat’s Baiga tribal belt, exposing urgent needs for effective intervention. In Balaghat district’s Baiga-dominated tribal belt, a series…
A Finnish nationwide study reveals a significant rise in psychiatric treatment needs among adolescents and young adults seeking gender services, sparking debate over mental health assessments and support throughout gender transition. A Finnish nationwide study has found that adolescents and…
