Taiwanese obstetrician Su Yi-ning challenges traditional views on giving chocolate to young children, emphasising moderation and general health concerns over fixed age bans. Worrying about the age at which a child is “allowed” to eat chocolate may miss the real…
Decades of research, including cohort studies and WHO reviews, continue to find no link between childhood vaccines and autism, despite recent political rhetoric challenging this consensus. Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s remarks this week that Donald Trump wants an investigation into…
Investing in quality early learning in the first five years is crucial for children’s cognitive, social, and emotional development, with wide-reaching benefits that begin before formal schooling. Parents often look to the distant milestones when planning their children’s futures: university,…
Introducing a six-in-one vaccine into India’s Universal Immunisation Programme could enhance operational efficiency and reduce burden on families, with studies indicating economic viability if vaccine prices decrease. Introducing a six-in-one vaccine into India’s Universal Immunisation Programme could make childhood immunisation…
Research suggests that reducing preschool class sizes can lead to significant benefits in children’s social, language and literacy development, particularly in disadvantaged communities. Well-trained teachers and effective classroom routines are key to maximising these gains. When parents visit a preschool,…
The Eastern Cape Department of Health joins the national World Breastfeeding Week celebrations, emphasising proven interventions to reverse declining breastfeeding rates and promote infant health through community outreach and policy support. The Eastern Cape Department of Health has joined the…
UNICEF urges Nigerian mothers to embrace exclusive breastfeeding amid concerns over low uptake, emphasising its health, economic, and social benefits during World Breastfeeding Week 2026. UNICEF has urged Nigerian mothers to embrace exclusive breastfeeding, saying it remains one of the…
Nutrition experts emphasise that a balanced, diverse diet centred on fresh produce, dairy, and hydration is key to protecting children from summer-related illnesses. The advice highlights the importance of routine meals over reliance on single superfoods for immunity. As summer…
As students return to school, health experts highlight the rising concern over heavy backpacks, with digital and print materials complicating the load children carry daily, prompting calls for smarter packing and lighter loads. As the new school year approaches, families…
A crackdown on federal funding has led to the cancellation of outdoor trips and programmes for thousands of American children, risking long-term impacts on environmental awareness and mental health. A summer hiking trip can be life-changing for a teenager who…
