A study in Yogyakarta found that underweight, overweight and obese children with dengue were more likely to stay in hospital for more than four days, while platelet measures added little predictive value. A study from Yogyakarta, Indonesia, suggests that a…
Treatment for avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder is increasingly tailored to whether sensory sensitivities, fears or anxiety are driving eating difficulties, with gradual exposure therapy and nutritional support at its centre. Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder, or ARFID, does not have a…
A two-year study found that Kenyan parents’ views on the vaccine’s value remained broadly stable, while perceptions of side effects and risk changed markedly, especially among less educated and unemployed respondents. A two-year survey of Kenyan parents and caregivers suggests…
People with social anxiety can gradually build confidence by testing feared predictions, shifting attention outwards and resisting habits that keep avoidance going. Mary has found that living with social anxiety is not something that changes overnight, but it can be…
A Rutgers-led plan urges long-term, co-ordinated studies to test whether disruptions to the microbiome in pregnancy and early childhood help drive conditions including obesity, asthma and food allergies. Researchers are pushing for a large-scale, co-ordinated push to understand how the…
A proposal backed by Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo would remove requirements for chickenpox, hepatitis B, Hib and pneumococcal vaccines, as doctors warn declining immunisation rates could bring preventable diseases back into hospitals and schools. Florida health officials are weighing a…
Masking can help autistic people navigate school, work and relationships, but prolonged pressure to appear neurotypical is linked to exhaustion, anxiety, depression and loss of identity. For many autistic children and adults, the daily effort of appearing “normal” is not…
A new state campaign is urging parents and spectators to change their behaviour, as sporting bodies introduce stronger measures to tackle abuse at children’s events. Parents and spectators in South Australia are being urged to rethink the way they behave…
Montessori programmes for 12- to 15-year-olds combine academic study with practical projects, community responsibility and meaningful work designed to build confidence and resilience. Adolescence between the ages of 12 and 15 is a period of rapid change, and Montessori education…
Research suggests therapies often help by strengthening emotion regulation, prompting calls for families and schools to teach coping skills before distress escalates. A frustrating encounter in a car showroom can reveal how quickly strong feelings take hold. One moment, a…
