The British Nutrition Foundation is calling for stronger funding, accountability and training to make food education a consistent part of school life as childhood obesity and food inequality persist. The British Nutrition Foundation has urged a broader rethink of how…
Australian GPs are providing more support as teenagers face waits of nearly two months for psychologists and about four months for psychiatrists, with researchers warning that delays can deepen distress and drive young people away from care. Long waits for…
Short, regular bursts of moderate to vigorous activity were associated with longer periods of restorative deep sleep and improved next-day wellbeing, although the observational study does not prove cause and effect. A new study from the University of Texas at…
Whole-exome sequencing has identified dozens of genes associated with obsessive-compulsive disorder and chronic tic disorders, revealing substantial genetic overlap and possible shared biological mechanisms. Scientists have identified 36 genes that appear to substantially raise the risk of obsessive-compulsive disorder and…
A study of 557 children in China found that limited or absent crawling was associated with substantially poorer running, jumping and ball-handling skills, although the researchers stressed that the finding does not prove causation. A study in Frontiers in Psychology…
Adults with long-term sports training outperformed peers on rhythm and metre tests, but researchers caution that the cross-sectional study cannot show whether training caused the difference. Long-term sport participation may be linked to a sharper ear for some elements of…
A satisfying morning meal is less about a single superfood than combining protein, fibre and healthy fats while avoiding sugar-heavy convenience products. A breakfast that keeps people going until midday is less about any single “superfood” and more about how…
The outbreak, concentrated in western Kentucky, has prompted renewed warnings about measles’ rapid spread and the importance of completing the recommended two-dose MMR schedule. Kentucky’s measles outbreak has climbed to 157 confirmed cases, according to local health reporting, a reminder…
Children with cerebral palsy born before 32 weeks were significantly more likely to experience undernutrition, highlighting the need to link feeding support with rehabilitation care. A new study suggests that the timing of a child’s birth may matter when doctors…
A study of families caring for children with medical complexity finds supply shortages, faulty equipment and normalised hazards are often managed through unofficial workarounds rather than reported to clinicians. Parents caring for children with medical complexity at home often become…
