Research indicates that children who start using social platforms at 11 or 12 perform worse in Italian and maths by adolescence, raising concerns over digital habits and the need for better regulation and digital literacy in schools. A new study…
Nutrition experts warn that the real health threat lies in the overall consumption of ultra-processed diets rather than preservatives alone, as new European research links additives to heart risks. Nutrition specialists have pushed back against the common belief that industrial…
Involving and informing fathers plays a crucial role in sustaining breastfeeding, with evidence showing practical support improves outcomes and addresses cultural challenges, particularly in Ghana where exclusive breastfeeding rates decline after four months. Breastfeeding is often described as a mother’s…
As Australia enforces strict social media age restrictions, child experts highlight the importance of early social skills and face-to-face friendships in safeguarding children’s mental wellbeing amidst digital pressures. As Australia’s under-16 social media restrictions begin to bite, education and counselling…
A new global review reveals that rising temperatures and heatwaves are increasingly associated with poorer mental health outcomes in young people, prompting calls for targeted climate adaptation measures to protect children’s well-being. New research has found that scorching temperatures and…
Alexis Redding challenges the prevailing ‘crisis’ narrative surrounding campus mental health, urging cautious interpretation of data and language, amid trends that are both improving and concerning. Headlines about a supposed campus mental health emergency can obscure as much as they…
Four children across the US develop tetanus despite the disease being largely preventable through routine vaccination, highlighting persistent gaps and risks following everyday injuries. Four children in the United States developed tetanus in 2024 despite the disease being almost entirely…
A comprehensive multi-institutional study reveals that telemedicine has become a lasting component of paediatric primary care, with targeted use in behavioural health and endocrine visits, and potential to boost overall healthcare access and volume. Telemedicine has become a durable part…
A new Oxford-led study shows that nearly a third of adolescents in England encounter self-harm material passively on social media, raising concerns over the influence of recommendation algorithms on youth wellbeing. Social media has become the main arena in which…
Recent discussions and medical guidance reveal that Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorder Associated with Streptococcal Infections (PANDAS) can appear suddenly, challenging parents and clinicians to recognise, diagnose, and tailor treatment for this complex condition that impacts children’s behaviour and neurological health.…
