Child Health

£740m funding for 10,000 new places for SEND children

The UK Government has announced funding for 10,000 new school places for SEND children, delivering on its Plan for Change.

Breastfeeding at work: Ensuring the wellbeing of mothers

Matt Thornton from CoolMed examines legislation regarding breastfeeding at work, safe storage of breast milk, and the importance of proper storage facilities.

Toxic air being breathed in by nearly everyone in Europe

Almost every individual in Europe is being exposed to hazardous levels of air pollution, according to a new investigation by The Guardian.

The collapsing healthcare system in Sudan threatens children’s lives

Children are dying due to the failing healthcare system in Sudan, according to the World Health Organisation. What needs to change?

WHO’s global action plan aims to boost worldwide physical activity

WHO's Global Action Plan 2018-2030 calls for a comprehensive approach to increase physical activity worldwide to reduce inactivity by 15% by 2030, supported by the ACTIVE toolkit for policy implementation.

Ban on single-use vapes: UK governments aim to stop children vaping

Labour's deputy leader Angela Rayner admits she wishes she could give up vaping following reports that the government is considering banning disposable single-use vapes in an effort to protect young peoples health.

The impact of sleep on children’s impulsive behaviour

A recent study from the University of Georgia's Youth Development Institute reveals sleep's crucial role in mitigating children's impulsive behaviour.

Unleashing the full potential of STEM education

Dr Amanda Gummer, Child Development Expert, Founder of The Good Play Guide, and FUNamentally Children, reveals how unleashing the full potential of STEM education empowers future generations.

Can listening to classical music reduce babies’ pain levels?

A new study suggests that playing Mozart's lullaby may reduce pain levels in newborn babies undergoing heel prick blood tests.

Sedentary childhood tied to heart damage in young adulthood

New findings from ESC Congress 2023 reveal that inactivity during childhood can lead to Heart damage in young adulthood.

Concerns rise about overuse of social media as kids return to school

As students prepare to re-enter school, two prominent concerns loom larger in parents' minds: the pervasive influence of overuse of social media and the internet on their children.

Innovative paediatric research: Investigating the 3D printing of medication

The NIH has awarded a grant of $3 million in the hope of supporting the 3D printing of medication tailored towards helping paediatric patients.

Mental health referrals for young people hits record high

Analysis of NHS data by the mental health charity Young Minds has discovered that the number of mental health referrals and children in mental health crisis is at an all-time high.

Suicidal thoughts in teens linked to headaches & bullying

Suicidal thoughts in teens have concerning connections to frequent headaches and bullying, as revealed in a study published in Neurology.

Trauma in youth linked to poor health in old age

A new study by UC San Francisco reveals that traumatic experiences in childhood may lead to long-term health issues in old age.

Nutrition research for acute childhood leukaemia

Dr Zisis Kozlakidis explores the value of nutrition in acute childhood leukaemia diagnosis and treatment.

What influence does napping have on child brain development?

New research from the University of East Anglia reveals that infants who nap less frequently may have smaller vocabularies and poorer child brain development.

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