As WHO emphasises the shift from calorie-focused feeding, recent guidance underscores the role of energy-rich, protein and healthy fat foods like avocado, eggs, and fatty fish in supporting babies’ growth from 6 months onward. During the complementary feeding stage, parents…
Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania unveil new MRI-based models that can predict atypical brain development in children years before clinical signs appear, opening new avenues for early intervention. Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania say MRI-based longitudinal models may…
Years of advocacy and research highlight concerns over the overmedication of children in foster care, prompting calls for more cautious treatment practices and increased oversight amidst ongoing debate about safety and long-term effects. Former foster youth have spent years arguing…
Research from Florida International University reveals that parental stress impacts how families manage children’s screen time, highlighting the importance of support and content-focused approaches in digital media use. Florida International University researchers say parents who are under pressure are more…
A recent review highlights the importance of routine vaccination and prompt antiviral treatment in reducing severe outcomes of varicella-zoster virus in children, especially newborns and high-risk groups. A March 2025 narrative review in the Indian Journal of Paediatric Dermatology says…
Nigeria is undertaking a major reform to enhance autism diagnosis and support, including expanding specialist training and establishing autism centres across the country, in a bid to address longstanding gaps in local provision. Nigeria has launched a broad push to…
While protein is increasingly featured in children’s foods, experts advise that most children meet their needs through balanced meals rather than supplements or fortified options, highlighting the risks of excessive consumption. Protein seems to be turning up everywhere in children’s…
While protein has become a dietary shorthand for health, nutrition specialists caution against excessive supplementation in children, emphasising balance and the risks of displacement of other vital nutrients. Most children meet their needs through ordinary meals, with concerns focusing more…
A new study published in JAMA Network Open indicates that melatonin use outside hospital settings results in only slight alterations in children’s sleep patterns, chiefly a modest reduction in REM sleep, with no major impacts observed overall. A new study…
The European Commission has expanded Bavarian Nordic’s Imvanex vaccine approval to include children from 2 years old, enhancing protection amid a severe mpox outbreak affecting vulnerable populations in Africa and Europe. The European Commission has expanded Bavarian Nordic’s Imvanex vaccine…
