While medication is not the primary treatment for anorexia nervosa, clinicians emphasise careful use of drugs alongside medical, nutritional and psychological interventions to ensure safe and effective recovery. Medication has a limited role in treating anorexia nervosa. The disorder is…
The American Academy of Paediatrics has emphasised that recess should be a protected, integral part of the school day from kindergarten to Year 12, highlighting its vital role in supporting social, emotional, physical and cognitive development amidst concerns of diminished…
A single-parent family navigates rising grocery costs by focusing on seasonal, homegrown ingredients and waste-reducing meal routines, highlighting practical strategies for stretching budgets and feeding teenagers healthily. Food inflation has made the weekly shop more punishing for many households, but…
A new survey reveals nearly half of parents have postponed or skipped enrolling children in sports due to rising costs, prompting calls for smarter budget strategies and awareness of hidden expenses in youth athletics. Youth sports are becoming a budget…
A recent study reveals that nearly 17% of children prescribed GLP-1 drugs for obesity or diabetes develop nutritional deficiencies within a year, underscoring the need for earlier dietary intervention and monitoring. Doctors may be missing an important part of care…
Familiar routines, social skills and gradual exposure are key strategies recommended by experts to ease children’s transition into preschool, shifting focus from academic achievement to confidence and social readiness. The run-up to pre-K can unsettle both children and parents, but…
Research from Northwestern University reveals that children on GLP-1 medicines for obesity and diabetes face increased risks of vitamin and mineral deficiencies, prompting calls for closer monitoring in young patients amidst rising obesity rates worldwide. A study published in the…
Parents in Russia increasingly hide neurodevelopmental diagnoses from schools, risking inadequate support for children with autism and ADHD as systemic barriers and social stigma persist, despite recognition of the importance of early intervention and inclusive education. Parents in Russia are…
Egypt’s health ministry is set to launch a free national campaign in October 2026 targeting 21 million children to strengthen community immunity against measles and rubella, ensuring the country maintains its measles-free status. Egypt’s health ministry is preparing to launch…
A new cohort study from China and the US reveals that rapid BMI increases and persistent obesity in early childhood significantly elevate the risk of hypertension, glucose, and lipid issues by age eight, highlighting the importance of monitoring growth patterns…
