New research suggests that environmental influences from pollution to diet play a crucial role in rising food allergy cases, highlighting the importance of exposure routes and timing during immune development. IgE-mediated food allergy is emerging as one of the most…
Height calculators, while helpful for understanding a child’s growth pattern, remain approximate tools influenced by genetics, puberty, health, and nutrition. Experts emphasise the importance of growth charts and regular check-ups for a comprehensive view of development. Parents are often surprised…
Virgin River actor Ben Hollingsworth shares his personal journey with ADHD diagnosis, his advocacy for early support, and how it informs his parenting and portrayal of characters dealing with social challenges. Ben Hollingsworth is using his platform to talk about…
As many aim to reset after holidays, simple, protein-rich dinners that can be prepared in 15 minutes are becoming essential for busy, health-conscious households seeking nutritious, satisfying meals without fuss. After holidays, late nights or simply a stretch of unstructured…
A recent study challenges the notion that video games dull children’s minds, indicating potential cognitive benefits alongside risks, prompting calls for balanced gaming habits. For years, parents have been warned that video games might dull children’s minds. A study published…
A systematic review reveals that sleep microstructure, particularly cyclic alternating pattern, varies in children with epilepsy, challenging previous assumptions of uniform changes and highlighting the need for syndrome-specific studies. Researchers say the sleep profile of children with epilepsy may not…
A recent study funded by Abbott reveals that nutritional supplements can significantly enhance muscle and bone health in undernourished Indian children, offering promising insights for tackling pervasive child undernutrition. A new Abbott-backed study suggests that nutritional supplements can do more…
Influenza activity in South Korea is increasingly evident with a steady rise in suspected cases and hospital admissions as the country prepares to launch its expanded flu vaccination programme for children, pregnant women, and older adults amid growing public concern.…
Colorado and other states are urging the American Academy of Pediatrics to encourage families to incorporate simple activities like card and board games into daily routines, aiming to make maths more accessible and build confidence from a young age. Autumn…
As parents prepare for the new school year, nutrition specialists caution against frequent consumption of processed meats in children’s lunches due to associated health risks, urging healthier and fresher alternatives. With the new school year approaching, parents are once again…
