New research from Rutgers reveals that women exhibiting depressive symptoms immediately after childbirth face a significantly higher risk of infant death within the first year, underscoring the importance of early detection and treatment. Researchers at Rutgers say depressive symptoms recorded…
Fostering friendships in children extends beyond lessons, with daily routines, communication, and specific praise playing key roles in developing kindness, respect, and empathy. Helping children make friends is less about a single lesson than a steady set of habits. According…
Updated medical guidelines highlight the importance of fluid replacement, proper feeding, and prudent zinc use in treating childhood diarrhoea, while emphasising the risks of dehydration and unnecessary antibiotics. Diarrhoea in children is common, especially in the early years, and it…
Nutrition experts highlight the benefits of choosing shelf-stable staples like beans, lentils, and canned fish over highly processed foods, offering families a practical, cost-effective way to enjoy balanced meals without sacrificing nutrition. With grocery bills still straining family budgets, nutrition…
Researchers suggest that subtle variations in pupil size could provide a novel method to monitor attention fluctuations in children with ADHD, with medication influencing pupil responses and attention stability. Researchers say tiny changes in the pupil may offer a fresh…
Psychologists advise parents to acknowledge their child’s feelings with calm communication, promoting better emotional control during tantrums instead of issuing threats or sharp commands. Parents faced with a child’s meltdown are often tempted to reach for the fastest possible fix.…
Changes to the US Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices are causing uncertainty that could impact vaccine coverage, pharmacy workflows, and access for low-income families, raising concerns among health experts about the potential consequences for public health policy and immunisation programmes.…
Recent testing by Consumer Reports reveals ongoing concerns over trace contaminants, including microplastics and phthalates, in popular baby foods, despite some companies making notable progress. Consumer Reports has found that many popular baby foods still contain trace contaminants, even as…
Kindergarten pupils in Hamilton Southeastern Schools are experiencing a new district programme that integrates community-based art, music, and literacy activities, fostering early creativity and community connections beyond the classroom. Kindergarten pupils in Hamilton Southeastern Schools are getting a hands-on introduction…
Researchers analysing data from 76 patients worldwide have identified distinctive clinical features and potential new links to type 2 diabetes in TCF7L2-related neurodevelopmental disorder, promising improved diagnosis and research collaboration. Researchers have carried out the largest study yet of TCF7L2-related…
