An outbreak of 40 measles cases in Maryland highlights vulnerabilities despite high immunisation rates, raising concerns over immunity gaps and the importance of timely vaccination as national cases surge to levels unseen since 1991. Maryland parents heading into the school…
Emerging research reveals that a significant number of adults experience overlapping signs of autism and ADHD, challenging traditional diagnostic boundaries and emphasising the need for nuanced understanding and support for neurodivergent adults. Many adults spend years sensing that something does…
The American Society of Hematology recommends higher ferritin cut-offs to identify iron deficiency earlier in children, aiming to improve outcomes through timely diagnosis and intervention. New guidance from the American Society of Hematology is pushing clinicians to rethink how iron…
India’s food regulator has initiated legal proceedings against Nestlé India over alleged misleading marketing and quality breaches related to infant nutrition products, intensifying scrutiny of online baby food promotion and standards. India’s food regulator has launched legal action against Nestlé…
Helen Battelley advocates for integrating movement into daily early childhood learning, emphasising that physical activity is essential for cognitive, social, and emotional growth, not a distraction. Helen Battelley argues that movement is not a break from learning in early years…
A comprehensive review of over 1.9 million individuals reveals that people with ADHD are considerably more prone to gastrointestinal issues, prompting experts to recommend wider health checks beyond behavioural symptoms. A large review has found that people with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder…
As debates over overdiagnosis and underdiagnosis intensify, experts emphasise the importance of precise assessment and personalised treatment in managing ADHD in children and adults. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder is often discussed in polarised terms, but the more useful question is not whether…
More than two-thirds of England’s school leaders believe independent compliance checks are crucial to ensuring new nutritional standards improve children’s diets amid calls for stronger enforcement and practical oversight. More than two-thirds of state school leaders believe England’s School Food…
A shift towards traditional Indian foods like millets, pulses, and spices highlights a simple, balanced approach to everyday nutrition, challenging modern trends and emphasising practicality and variety. Eating well can feel more complicated than it ought to be, yet the…
Amid increasing recognition and debate over overdiagnosis, experts emphasise the importance of comprehensive assessment and personalised treatment plans for ADHD, cautioning against both dismissing the condition and overpathologising childhood behaviour. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder remains one of the most debated neurodevelopmental conditions,…
