Repeated training and inadequate rest are quietly causing long-term damage in young athletes, with experts warning that overuse injuries often go unnoticed until they result in season-ending problems. A child who comes off the pitch, out of the pool or…
England’s autumn flu vaccination programme is being widened to include vulnerable children aged two to 17 and homeless adults from October, as NHS aims to boost coverage through community pharmacies and targeted policies. England’s autumn flu campaign is being widened…
Expert consensus now underscores teaching strategies and environmental adjustments rather than punishment for effective ADHD management, with an emphasis on behavioural therapy, structure, and support for children, teens, and adults. Current public-health guidance is blunt: shouting, slapping or trying to…
Nutrition specialists in Turkey stress the importance of a balanced breakfast at the start of the school term, linking it to better concentration, behaviour, and long-term metabolic health for children, and warning against sugary and heavily processed foods as quick…
Specialist NHS clinics for children with severe obesity report better health outcomes, but experts warn that rising school absence rates may be influencing the growing number of families seeking help, highlighting the complex links between education, health, and well-being. Specialist…
With more than 100 clinics offering specialised treatments for underarm odour and excessive sweating, Taiwanese families are urged to seek professional help rather than dismissing signs as poor hygiene, addressing a social and medical challenge that extends from childhood to…
Malawi’s ambitious plan to expand its school meal programme by 2030 is at risk as a funding shortfall threatens to halt WFP-supported meals for hundreds of thousands of children by September 2026, amid broader food security challenges. Malawi’s plan to…
Experts emphasise patience and consistency over immediate closeness as blended families navigate the school year, highlighting the importance of routines, marriage stability, and ordinary moments to foster trust and stability. For blended families, the return to school is often less…
A sharp rise in mental health emergencies among children under 10 has overwhelmed A&E departments across England, with calls mounting for earlier intervention and expanded community services to prevent crises. England’s emergency departments are seeing far more children arrive in…
Emerging global food guidance emphasizes vegetables, fruits, and meal sequencing over traditional portion control, shaping new strategies for managing blood sugar and overall health amid sedentary lifestyles. The most useful version of the “healthy plate” is no longer just a…
