Federal data show that exclusionary and corporal punishment remain widespread, with Black students, boys and disabled pupils disproportionately affected , raising questions about whether harsh discipline improves behaviour or undermines learning. A familiar Bible verse about discipline has long been…
Analysis of donated teeth found substantially different chemical profiles in children with autism, but researchers caution that the preliminary findings do not show any exposure caused the condition. A small study has given researchers a new way to look at…
A study of 6,656 Chinese students found that clusters of poor sleep, inactivity, excessive screen use and unhealthy eating were linked to a substantially higher risk of developing anxiety and depression together. A large study of Chinese teenagers suggests that…
A study suggests nutritional deficiencies are affecting nearly one in six children and teenagers taking GLP-1 medicines, while dietary support remains uncommon. A new study has raised concerns that children and teenagers taking GLP-1 medicines for weight loss or diabetes…
Squash, leafy greens, seasonal fruit and warming spices can add flavour, fibre and nutrients to quick autumn meals, while batch cooking and ready-to-use staples keep preparation manageable. As the weather turns cooler, autumn offers a straightforward way to bring more…
A study of nearly 3,500 US teenagers found that getting a smartphone between 12 and 13 was followed by more screen and social media use, less sleep and modest increases in anxiety, depression and attention symptoms. For many families, the…
India’s food safety regulator has proposed removing sucrose and fructose from foods for babies up to six months, with the public invited to comment before the rules are finalised. India’s food safety regulator has published a draft amendment that would…
More than 20 children treated for serious brain injuries linked to e-scooter crashes in the past year, with hospital admissions continuing to rise. The Road Safety Authority and Children’s Health Ireland have launched a renewed warning to parents not to…
Vera Prokopieva says rising obesity, processed food and unequal access to healthy diets are reshaping the region, while weak data leave governments struggling to respond. Vera Prokopieva, a Bulgarian nutrition scientist who has studied food as an anthropologist, cook and…
A meta-analysis of 13 studies found that only about 27% of Ethiopian children aged six to 23 months eat foods from enough food groups to support healthy growth. A new meta-analysis suggests that fewer than three in 10 Ethiopian children…
