A new caregiver interview scale, the D-DAND, promises enhanced monitoring of neuropsychiatric and daily functioning issues in Dravet syndrome, moving beyond seizure-focused evaluations. Dravet syndrome is often described through its seizures, but the disorder’s burden reaches far beyond epilepsy. A…
Experts highlight the importance of recognising alarming symptoms such as breathing difficulties, rashes, dehydration, and behavioural changes in children, urging parents to seek prompt medical advice when necessary. A fever in a child is often less alarming than it feels…
Emerging research indicates that engaging in music and chess can develop key skills like focus, resilience, and critical thinking, strengthening the foundation for better learning in children. Extra-curricular activities such as music and chess can give children more than a…
According to a Russian expert, engaging in music and strategy games can enhance children’s concentration, problem-solving, and classroom skills, though balance with rest and family time remains essential. Music lessons and strategy games can do more than fill a child’s…
Newborn hearing screening and proactive parental steps are crucial in safeguarding children’s speech, language, and social skills, with experts emphasising early intervention and noise protection. Newborn hearing care begins sooner than many parents realise. The Centers for Disease Control and…
A recent study suggests that adding bilateral repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation to fluoxetine may enhance treatment outcomes for adolescents suffering from depression marked by severe anhedonia, with observed reductions in inflammatory markers and improvements in executive function, though further research…
Recent studies reveal that yoga alone has limited impact on children’s body positivity, highlighting the importance of supportive teaching methods that emphasise reflection, choice, and safety to foster a healthier relationship with the body. Yoga may be a powerful tool…
New insights into the importance of play reveal tailored strategies that enhance learning and social skills in children with autism, emphasising personalised and inclusive play environments. Play is one of the earliest ways children make sense of the world, and…
The Turkistan region reports 47 confirmed measles cases in the first half of 2026, highlighting ongoing vaccination challenges as authorities ramp up immunisation efforts to curb the outbreak. Turkistan region in south-eastern Kazakhstan reported 47 laboratory-confirmed measles cases in the…
Research from western China indicates that overreactive parenting may contribute to disparities in mental health and prosocial behaviour between preschool boys and girls, highlighting potential targets for early intervention. A large study from western China suggests that parental overreactivity may…
