University of Rochester researchers found that restoring iron after birth did not fully reverse brain mineral imbalances and gene changes caused by deficiency during early pregnancy. Research from the University of Rochester suggests that low iron during early pregnancy can…
Sadness often follows a specific setback and fades with time, while major depressive disorder can persist for weeks or longer, disrupt daily life and require professional treatment. Sadness is a familiar human response to disappointment, loss or stress, but clinicians…
Children may be born with distinctive ways of responding to the world, but responsive parenting and a supportive environment can shape how those traits develop. Temperament is often visible before a child can speak for themselves: one baby settles easily,…
As participation remains below its peak and parents voice concerns about contact, a French coaching philosophy is offering English rugby a different route to growth. At a time when English rugby is still trying to recover its place in the…
Former varsity players with a history of at least three concussions reported more depressive symptoms and poorer overall wellbeing soon after leaving college sport, although the study does not establish cause and effect. Former college football players who had suffered…
A Technical University of Munich evaluation suggests Fit4future is leaving behind lasting health structures, while children’s activity levels and fruit consumption improve. A decade-long health programme aimed at children in Germany is showing signs of lasting impact, according to a…
A Western Australian study suggests online gaming can support social connection, confidence and practical skills for autistic teenagers, while highlighting continuing concerns over safety and screen time. Online gaming may offer more than entertainment for autistic teenagers: it can also…
Consistent routines, brief goodbyes and trusting relationships can help young children adjust to nursery at their own pace, educators say. The start of a new school year can feel like a fresh beginning for families, but for young children it…
RSV infects almost every child by the age of two, but in babies it can quickly develop into serious breathing problems. Here are the warning signs, prevention measures and medical options parents should know. Respiratory syncytial virus, better known as…
Night terrors can leave children screaming, confused and seemingly awake, but the episodes differ from nightmares and are usually outgrown. Here is what parents should know. A parent can easily mistake a late-night episode for a simple waking pattern until…
