Research from Cardiff University highlights how irritability, anxiety, and pessimistic thinking in children and adolescents with ADHD may predict the development of depression, with stronger patterns observed in girls, emphasising the importance of early screening. Researchers at Cardiff University say…
A sharp rise in young children in distress attending emergency departments in England highlights a growing mental health crisis, with experts urging the government to prioritise early support and trauma-informed care. The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health has…
Children as young as six in England are increasingly attending emergency departments with mental health crises, revealing a strained system and urgent need for improved early support and crisis pathways, according to the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health.…
Diagnosing growth hormone deficiency involves a multifaceted approach that extends beyond simple blood tests, highlighting the importance of integrating symptoms, laboratory results, imaging, and clinical history to ensure accurate detection and customised treatment. Diagnosing growth hormone deficiency takes more than…
Following the return to classrooms, paediatric specialists emphasise that maintaining a balanced diet, vaccination, good hygiene and sleep are more vital for children’s health than additional supplements or immune boosting products. As schools reopen, paediatric specialists say parents should focus…
Finnish nurseries and schools are offering temporary safety food to children with complex eating challenges, reflecting a tailored approach to support their well-being and learning amid rising awareness of sensory sensitivities and neurodivergence. More children are receiving so-called safety food…
Research from Dartmouth University reveals that PlaySmart, a digital game designed as a preventive mental health tool, has demonstrated a modest but sustained reduction in teenage depression scores over a year, highlighting the potential of digital interventions in mental health…
Despite existing policies and data highlighting the severity of child malnutrition in Pakistan, a lack of coordinated political will and funding disruptions prevent effective reform from shaping healthier diets and improving maternal and child health outcomes. Pakistan’s child malnutrition crisis…
As Nigeria grapples with a resurgence of diphtheria, health experts emphasise the importance of routine immunisation, hygiene, and rapid response to outbreaks to prevent severe complications and fatalities. Diphtheria is a dangerous bacterial infection that can spread quickly in communities…
A significant increase in urgent mental health cases among children as young as six has overwhelmed emergency departments across England, exposing critical gaps in community support and early intervention services. Children as young as six are increasingly arriving at accident…
