A new review highlights the mounting toll of floods and droughts on child nutrition in vulnerable regions, calling for systemic climate-resilient health strategies amid limited but growing evidence of a direct climate-malnutrition link. A peer-reviewed review published on 2 September…
Jamie and Patsy Schanbaum, whose experience with meningococcal disease led to Texas vaccine laws, are now working with New York officials to further prevent the disease amid updated CDC guidance. Jamie and Patsy Schanbaum, the Texas mother and daughter whose…
A new study reveals that increased autism diagnoses after COVID-19 are driven by heightened detection of females, challenging longstanding stereotypes and emphasising the need for gender-sensitive screening approaches. Much of the apparent post-pandemic rise in autism diagnoses in one large…
Queensland has transitioned its statewide school-entry vision screening scheme from a pilot to a permanent service, screening over 400,000 children since 2016 and refining methods to better identify visual problems early in childhood. Queensland’s school-entry eye screening scheme has shifted…
A new study in Anchorage reveals that the end of universal free school meals has led to increased hunger, anxiety, and behavioural issues among elementary pupils, prompting calls to sustain free provision for health and equity reasons. When the emergency…
A slow heart rate in teenage athletes can mask serious health issues like Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S), which can affect growth, bone health, and heart function. Experts warn that early detection through family awareness and medical vigilance is…
Parents are advised to start pre-season preparations well in advance, focusing on physical assessments, injury prevention, vaccinations, and recognising subtle signs of overtraining or injury in young athletes, to ensure a safer sporting season. Parents getting children ready for autumn…
Nutrition experts emphasise that a straightforward, balanced approach to packing school lunches, focusing on variety, involvement, and practicality, can better support children’s learning and health than elaborate or trendy meals. As the new school term approaches, nutrition specialists are urging…
Schools across the UK are increasingly integrating yoga, mindfulness, and breathwork into daily routines, moving beyond fringe activities to recognised tools for emotional wellbeing and classroom management, driven by evidence and policy shifts. The latest episode of The Kids Wellness…
A recent study reveals that Vietnamese migrant parents caring for autistic children in Australia experience significantly lower subjective wellbeing, highlighting the urgent need for culturally tailored support services. A study published in the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders has…
