A new clinical trial demonstrates that personalised, team-based concussion treatment significantly improves recovery rates among children and teenagers with lingering symptoms, signalling a shift away from traditional rest-only protocols. Researchers have reported that a tailored, team-based approach to concussion care…
As late-summer temperatures soar, experts warn that high school football and sports participants are at heightened risk of heat-related illnesses, highlighting gaps in current policies and emergency preparedness. Late-summer heat can turn dangerous quickly for high school athletes, particularly those…
Experts highlight that defiance in children often reflects a natural desire for autonomy. Emphasising patience, clear limits, and respectful communication can transform challenging behaviour into confidence and independence. Parents often describe strong-willed children as difficult, but child-development experts say that…
Consumer advocates in Slovenia raise concerns over persistent high sugar content and unhealthy marketing tactics in popular children’s breakfast cereals, despite slight improvements since 2021. Meanwhile, schools are encouraged to promote healthier eating under a new scheme opening for applications.…
New research links marine heat waves to increased risks of malnutrition and child mortality in coastal areas of low- and middle-income countries, highlighting a growing climate-related threat to vulnerable populations. Marine heat waves, or prolonged spells of unusually warm ocean…
An outbreak of measles in south-western Wisconsin highlights the dangers of low immunisation rates, with health officials urging vaccination to curb the resurgence of this highly contagious disease among unvaccinated children. Measles is once again causing concern in south-western Wisconsin,…
As Minnesota’s autumn sports season kicks off, health experts warn parents to remain vigilant about concussion risks, emphasising the importance of recognising subtle symptoms and prioritising long-term brain health over game participation. As autumn sports get under way across Minnesota,…
Experts highlight that task paralysis in adults with ADHD stems from executive function difficulties rather than laziness, with emerging practical strategies focusing on making starting tasks easier and reducing emotional barriers. Many people with ADHD know exactly what needs doing,…
Experts provide updated advice for parents to support children emotionally and practically during school moves, emphasising communication, recognising feelings and fostering gradual connections. Moving to a new school can be a major emotional shift for a child, even when it…
Persistent misconceptions surrounding eating disorders, such as appearance indicators and familial blame, continue to obstruct diagnosis and effective treatment, despite growing evidence of the conditions’ complexity and prevalence across diverse populations. Eating disorders are still widely misunderstood, and those misconceptions…
