Countries could consider routine HPV vaccination for girls aged four to eight if earlier access would improve uptake, as global coverage remains far below the WHO target. The World Health Organisation’s vaccine experts have suggested that countries consider routine HPV…
Children with autism, ADHD and other neurodevelopmental conditions face a sharply higher risk of bullying, while a Madrid trial suggests prevention programmes may work best when introduced in primary school. Children with neurodevelopmental conditions such as autism and attention deficit…
The WHO’s first global guidance prioritises supervised lifestyle and behavioural support for younger children, while restricting medicines and surgery to carefully selected older adolescents. The World Health Organisation has issued its first global guidance on obesity in children and adolescents,…
Children with autism, ADHD and other special educational needs face heightened risks of bullying, with researchers urging earlier, tailored prevention in schools. Children with neurodevelopmental conditions are more likely to be bullied at school, according to research cited by SINC…
Play, household tasks and familiar routines can help young autistic children build communication, independence and social skills in ways that fit their individual needs. Early autism support can give young children more chances to learn the skills they will use…
Paediatric guidance urges families to look beyond minutes spent online and set predictable rules that protect sleep, learning, movement and relationships. For many families, digital devices have become part of the fabric of daily life, used for entertainment, homework, messaging…
Birth method, antibiotics, breast milk and early feeding can all influence an infant’s developing microbiome, but experts say parents should seek clinical advice before using probiotics or microbiome tests. Parents are increasingly being told that a baby’s gut health begins…
Analysis of more than 3,600 US children found that higher exposure to PM2.5 and ozone was associated with smaller gains in cognitive skills and brain maturation over two years. Air pollution in the neighbourhoods where children live may be linked…
From county-funded employee benefits and farm resilience workshops to Ayurvedic and regenerative therapies, Missoula is broadening its approach to everyday health. Missoula is increasingly presenting itself as a place where wellness is not treated as a luxury, but as part…
As Pennsylvania seeks CDC assistance amid more than 1,130 reported cases, health officials are urging Mohawk Valley families to check vaccination records and act quickly after possible exposure. Health officials are preparing fresh help for Pennsylvania as the state’s measles…
