Donald Trump’s new plans to alter childhood immunisation schedules have faced fierce backlash from medical experts, raising concerns about safety, trust, and the potential impact on measles outbreaks amid ongoing vaccine hesitancy and political controversy. Donald Trump’s decision to push…
A University of Guelph study reveals inherited differences in clock genes could shape young children’s eating patterns, highlighting a genetic factor in early obesity risk and the importance of sleep and routines. A new study from the University of Guelph…
As a devastating drought persists in Ethiopia, Somalia, and Kenya, over 1.7 million children face acute malnutrition, with aid agencies warning that urgent funding shortfalls threaten to worsen an already dire humanitarian emergency. Amina was 7 when the rains failed…
Researchers in California discover that assessing unpredictability in a child’s home environment can significantly improve early detection of depression, sleep issues, and behavioural disorders, supplementing traditional adversity checks. A new screening approach that looks for instability in the home may…
Updated recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics highlight critical steps to lower the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, including sleep positioning, environment controls, and lifestyle factors aimed at protecting babies during their most vulnerable months. Sudden infant death…
A new expanded screening approach incorporating measures of household unpredictability could better identify children at risk of depression and sleep problems, according to research in Nature Mental Health, leading to earlier intervention opportunities. A new screening approach may help doctors…
Amid scepticism towards the US food pyramid and rising concerns over processed protein products, making nutritious protein bars at home emerges as a practical and transparent alternative for health-conscious consumers. Americans often struggle with nutrition not because the basics are…
Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is gaining traction as a supplementary treatment for teenagers with major depressive disorder, with recent FDA clearances signalling a new phase of development and cautious optimism in the field. Transcranial magnetic stimulation is emerging as another…
Family psychologist Nina Grimm recounts a tense in-car incident where a child’s overstimulation led to dangerous aggression, emphasising the need for parents to maintain calm and set clear boundaries in challenging situations. Nina Grimm, a family psychologist, described a moment…
The Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide in New Jersey is strengthening its efforts to support vulnerable teens through expanded education, crisis resources, and early intervention initiatives, aiming to reduce youth suicide rates. The Society for the Prevention of…
