A recent survey reveals that nearly half of German pupils in secondary school are struggling with sleep and exhaustion, signalling worsening mental health and potential impacts on learning amid increased media engagement. A new survey in Germany suggests that tiredness…
With more than 1,000 children dead amid a surge in measles cases, Bangladesh accelerates vaccination campaigns amidst warnings from WHO and UNICEF about declining coverage and the urgent need to restore herd immunity. Bangladesh’s measles outbreak has now claimed 1,000…
Research in Luxembourg highlights how small administrative cut-offs for school entry create long-lasting disparities, especially among children from disadvantaged backgrounds, with targeted childcare reforms showing promise in reducing these gaps. In Luxembourg, a child born on 31 August can start…
Guidance from paediatric physiotherapists emphasises the importance of recognising early signs of asymmetry and delays in motor milestones to ensure timely support and optimise infant development. For many parents, the hardest part of infant motor development is knowing when to…
As youth sports costs reach new heights, families like Vinny Amorosa’s are rethinking how much they should invest in early athletic development, highlighting a widening gap in access and the risk of burnout. Vinny Amorosa is 10 and already a…
As families gear up for the new school year, registered dietitian Ellie Krieger emphasises using snack time to foster sustainable healthy habits through easy, appealing recipes that blend nutrition with convenience. The new school year is often a useful prompt…
U.S. adolescent vaccination rates for Tdap and MenACWY remain around 90%, but HPV coverage stagnates for the fourth consecutive year, with significant rural-urban gaps highlighting ongoing public health challenges. Vaccination coverage among U.S. teenagers held broadly steady in 2025, but…
Charlotte Lunde and recent research highlight the importance of free, outdoor play in nurturing resilience and emotional well-being among children, amid growing concerns over mental health and reduced independence. Charlotte Lunde, a doctor, author and former journalist, says children are…
A unique case from Thailand reveals a young girl with ADHD experiencing musical hallucinations, raising questions about medication effects and diagnostic approaches in children presenting with unusual auditory sensations. A rare paediatric case in Thailand is drawing attention to a…
New insights from the Canadian Paediatric Society highlight the uneven risk of vitamin D deficiency in Canada, with infants in northern, darker-skinned, and Indigenous communities facing heightened vulnerability and seasonal challenges complicating prevention strategies. Vitamin D deficiency in Canada is…
