Emergency visits by children for suicide-related crises increased by 74% from 2016 to 2022, exposing hospital disparities and the urgent need for better mental health resources in US emergency departments. Emergency visits by children for suicide-related crises rose 74% between…
Experts highlight the importance of tailored autism treatment plans that focus on each child’s unique needs, promoting better outcomes than generic therapy checklists. After an autism diagnosis, many families are quickly handed a long list of possible therapies: applied behaviour…
Measles cases in the United States are rising sharply, driven by decreasing vaccination rates among children and growing parental scepticism, reigniting concerns about the disease’s potential to spread despite previous elimination efforts. Measles cases in the United States have climbed…
Recent research reveals a sharper increase in autism diagnoses among girls and women since 2020, emphasizing the need for improved screening and awareness of subtler symptoms in females. New research suggests autism spectrum disorder diagnoses have risen more sharply among…
Paediatric experts in China advocate for a fundamental redesign of the national child healthcare system to focus on prevention, primary care, and lifelong health promotion, amidst falling birth rates and changing demographic needs. China’s child health system is being urged…
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faces criticism after suggesting two measles-related deaths in Pennsylvania may have been fabricated, prompting a dispute over official data and highlighting ongoing vaccine scepticism amid rising measles cases. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is facing mounting criticism…
A new study from Singapore reveals that screen time during infancy and early school years is linked to slightly lower academic achievement, emphasising the importance of timing and context in Children’s screen use. Screens are now part of daily childhood,…
A new study reveals that postponing teenage swimmers’ early morning training from 7:00am to 9:00am extends sleep by an hour but does not significantly enhance recovery or race times, highlighting ongoing challenges of balancing adolescent sleep needs with sports demands.…
Israel is planning to mandatory add iodine to household salt following studies revealing ongoing deficiency issues, especially among children and pregnant women, with officials emphasising the move as a crucial public health measure. Israel is moving towards mandatory iodine fortification…
Research indicates that targeted health warnings on social media platforms could discourage teenagers and young adults from excessive use, highlighting potential for behavioural change amid concerns over mental health impacts. Health warnings placed on social media could make teenagers and…
