Recent research from Stanford reveals that most children with suspected PANS exhibit subtle neurological soft signs, emphasising the importance of bedside examinations in diagnosis amid ongoing debates over biomarkers and misdiagnosis risks. A neurological examination may offer useful clues in…
Research from Thomas Jefferson University suggests that relying solely on traditional autism assessments may overlook sensory integration issues impacting children’s daily activities, highlighting the need for more comprehensive evaluations. Researchers at Thomas Jefferson University say that autism assessments may miss…
As prom season approaches, concerns about body image and social media pressures are affecting teenagers’ mental health, prompting experts to call for more supportive conversations and wellbeing-focused approaches. Prom season can be a joyful milestone, but it can also intensify…
An increasing preference among adults for child-free environments reflects changing attitudes towards childhood behaviour and adult expectations, with a rise in adult-only venues and outdoor holidays without children. More adults are choosing child-free spaces on holiday and at dinner, and…
Veg Power celebrates a milestone as its ‘Growing to Love’ scheme educates and inspires 100,000 primary school children across the UK, promoting vegetable eating and sustainable gardening through engaging, curriculum-aligned activities. Veg Power says its “Growing to Love” programme has…
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…
