An evolving care philosophy that emphasises safety, transparency, and respect is transforming how clinics and welfare services support trauma survivors, especially those with substance use disorders. Trauma-informed care is now a familiar phrase in clinics, treatment centres and welfare services,…
New research highlights how dietary patterns influence mental resilience in elite athletes, with implications for training and support strategies that extend beyond physical performance. Sports nutrition is increasingly being treated as more than a matter of muscle, endurance and recovery.…
A survey reveals that New Zealand’s rapid expansion of early intervention services has increased administrative burdens on teachers, compromising the quality of support for young children and their families amid workforce strain and insufficient training. A recent NZEI Te Riu…
Exclusive breastfeeding among infants under six months in Peru’s La Libertad region has increased to 75%, reflecting successful public health initiatives and community cooperation, surpassing national and global targets. Health officials in Peru’s La Libertad region say exclusive breastfeeding among…
The Florida Department of Health has proposed removing four childhood immunisations from school entry requirements, a move aligned with state leaders’ broader efforts to loosen vaccine mandates amid ongoing political debate over medical freedom and public health safety. Florida is…
Experts and organisations emphasise that parents should prioritise active listening and respectful dialogue over immediate problem-solving to foster better relationships and open communication with teenagers. Parents often want to solve a teenager’s problem the moment it lands on the kitchen…
Parents seeking applied behaviour analysis should focus on programme quality, practical support, compliance, and family integration, with location and communication key to successful outcomes. Parents considering applied behaviour analysis, or ABA, are often told what therapy can do, but less…
A small Brazilian study indicates that customised cannabis therapy could improve symptoms associated with autism, though findings remain preliminary and require further investigation amidst limited existing evidence. A small Brazilian study suggests that individualised cannabis treatment may ease symptoms linked…
F.E. Canpolat proposes a shift in paediatric nutritional care towards a purpose-driven, multi-assessment model that adapts to children’s evolving needs and critical transition points, promising more practical and continuous support. Pediatric nutrition should be judged by purpose, not by a…
A Norwegian study suggests that a parent’s smartphone use may influence a child’s language skills more than the child’s own screen time, emphasising the importance of family media habits. A new study from Norway suggests that a parent’s own phone…
