Nutrition experts emphasise the importance of a balanced diet rather than eliminating rice from Vietnamese tables, promoting a variety of foods for optimal health. Rice remains a familiar fixture on many Vietnamese tables, but nutrition experts say there is no…
The American Academy of Paediatrics has broadened its RSV vaccination guidelines to include children aged 8 to 19 months with certain health conditions, recognising ongoing risks in the second RSV season as the season shifts later and becomes more severe.…
The FDA has eased longstanding restrictions on clozapine, potentially increasing access for children and adolescents with hard-to-treat schizophrenia, amid ongoing debates about balancing risks and benefits. The Food and Drug Administration has eased a long-standing federal restriction on clozapine, a…
New research suggests autistic adolescents and adults demonstrate moral judgments similar to neurotypical peers, emphasising differences in processing harm and intention rather than moral capacity. A new exploratory study in the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders suggests that autistic…
A comprehensive study of Chinese students highlights that the type of exercise, its social setting, and frequency significantly influence mental health improvements, with team sports showing notable advantages. A large study of university and college students in China suggests that…
In Nigerian homes, the accolade of being the ‘smart child’ often comes with mounting academic and familial expectations, leading to emotional strain and a need to redefine success beyond grades. In many Nigerian homes, being the “smart child” begins as…
New research highlights that maternal DHA consumption during lactation continues to influence infant brain and eye development beyond birth, emphasising the importance of diet and supplements for nursing mothers. Breastfeeding does not end the nutritional demands of pregnancy; in some…
Despite a slight decrease in overall cases, Kazakhstan faces a resurgence of whooping cough driven by low vaccination coverage among children, highlighting ongoing challenges in immunisation efforts. Kazakhstan has recorded 250 cases of whooping cough since the start of the…
Recent studies from the US and Germany reveal that quality, shared time and emotional support from fathers are vital for a daughter’s confidence, independence, and emotional wellbeing during puberty, marking a shift from traditional attachment theories. A photograph of a…
A Cleveland therapist promotes a calm, consistent boundary-setting method called ‘Just Do Nothing’ to teach children resilience by modelling emotional steadiness, even amidst emotional pushback. Saying no to a child can be one of the hardest parts of parenting, especially…
