Snoring and breathing pauses in children may signal obstructive sleep apnoea, a condition increasingly associated with rising childhood obesity and environmental factors, demanding greater clinical vigilance. Loud, habitual snoring in a child is not just a noisy nuisance. When it…
Transforming household walls into versatile play surfaces can improve physical skills, foster independence, and stimulate creativity in children of all ages, all while saving space. Parents often devote serious attention to toy storage, only to overlook one of the most…
Health experts advise parents to introduce small, positive changes to children’s diets and make healthy foods appealing and engaging to foster better eating habits at the start of the school year. As the school year gets under way, paediatricians say…
New research highlights the critical importance of quick bystander CPR and access to automated external defibrillators in improving survival chances for young athletes experiencing sudden cardiac arrest, urging a broader extension of preparedness beyond sports venues. New research suggests young…
The Kerala State Commission for Protection of Child Rights has recommended the complete removal of sugar from Amrutham Nutrimix, prompting a review of its formulation and nutritional guidelines to safeguard children’s health. The Kerala State Commission for Protection of Child…
A landmark study involving international collaboration has pinpointed 36 genes associated with obsessive-compulsive disorder and chronic tic disorders, revealing shared biological pathways and potential new targets for treatment. Researchers at Rutgers and partner institutions have identified 36 genes that appear…
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…
