Egypt’s Health and Population Ministry highlights the dangers of heavy and poorly packed schoolbags, urging parents to adopt safer carrying habits amid the back-to-school season. Egypt’s Health and Population Ministry is urging parents to take a closer look at schoolbags…
Brazilian health regulator Anvisa has widened the use of the MenQuadfi meningococcal vaccine, now approved for children from six weeks old, aligning with international standards and potentially enhancing early protection against a rapid-spreading infection. Brazil’s health regulator has expanded access…
Research in Spain uncovers a sudden structural shift in early childhood syntax around age two years and two months, challenging the view of gradual language development and offering new insights into atypical language trajectories. Researchers in Spain have mapped how…
New work from the University of Amsterdam reveals that adversity in childhood can disrupt the integrated functioning of conscience in adolescents and young adults, with implications for targeted interventions. A young person may understand the difference between right and wrong…
Schools and manufacturers face growing pressure to balance nutrition, taste, and cost as new federal rules tighten sodium limits and boost protein and fibre levels in school meals, prompting a shift towards innovative ingredients and practical solutions. School meal suppliers…
In Boise, a summer programme transforms traditional camp experiences by empowering teenagers as STEM mentors while inspiring younger children with physics activities that also foster confidence and future career interests. On a smoky summer afternoon in Boise, a Parks and…
The US Food and Drug Administration has implemented temporary measures to secure access to critical neonatal parenteral nutrition amid potential supply disruptions caused by the closure of outsourcing facilities, ensuring vulnerable newborns continue to receive lifesaving nutrients. The US Food…
Emergency visits by children for suicide-related crises increased by 74% from 2016 to 2022, exposing hospital disparities and the urgent need for better mental health resources in US emergency departments. Emergency visits by children for suicide-related crises rose 74% between…
Experts highlight the importance of tailored autism treatment plans that focus on each child’s unique needs, promoting better outcomes than generic therapy checklists. After an autism diagnosis, many families are quickly handed a long list of possible therapies: applied behaviour…
Measles cases in the United States are rising sharply, driven by decreasing vaccination rates among children and growing parental scepticism, reigniting concerns about the disease’s potential to spread despite previous elimination efforts. Measles cases in the United States have climbed…
