Health experts in South Africa urge doctors and nurses to resist corporate influence and promote unbiased infant-feeding advice amid ongoing formula marketing pressures, highlighting the vital role of breastfeeding in child health. At an online discussion held on August 5,…
Virginia Tech researchers are investigating how the timing of breastfeeding impacts milk’s composition and its potential effects on infant growth, with preliminary evidence indicating circadian rhythms in milk bioactive molecules that could shape future infant nutrition practices. Virginia Tech researchers…
Governments across Europe and Latin America are reevaluating the role of social media in children’s lives amid mounting concerns that digital platforms are displacing play, face-to-face contact, and independence, with experts warning of mental health risks and societal shifts. Across…
The US FDA is reviewing a request from Merck to extend the use of Enflonsia, potentially extending protection for children under 2 after their first respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) season, amid growing concerns over repeat infections. The US Food and…
A practical approach to weekly meal planning for busy families highlights ingredient reuse, organised shopping lists, and make-ahead prep to ease the transition back to school routines. Back-to-school season often means less time, more pressure and a greater need for…
A recent study demonstrates that integrating speech-generating devices into targeted communication programmes significantly boosts social and language skills in minimally verbal children with autism, supporting more personalised intervention strategies. A new study suggests that adding a speech-generating device to a…
Psychologists emphasise that emotional regulation, the capacity to manage feelings without being overwhelmed, is a learnable skill that can be strengthened through practice, with significant benefits for mental and physical health. If you spend much time on social media, you…
Experts emphasise the vital role of daily face-to-face exchanges in shaping language, emotional wellbeing, and resilience in children, especially as digital distraction increases. Parents often worry about grades, but specialists say one of the biggest drivers of healthy child development…
Persistent snoring in children can be more than just a nuisance; it may signal disordered breathing during sleep. Medical professionals emphasise the importance of timely diagnosis and appropriate treatment to prevent long-term health impacts. A child’s snoring may sound ordinary,…
Traditional leaders in northern Nigeria are increasingly vital in bridging mistrust and boosting vaccination coverage amid persistent poliovirus cases, as health officials intensify community engagement and seek additional funding for immunisation programmes. Traditional leaders in northern Nigeria are being cast…
