Maldives achieves historic triple elimination of mother-to-child transmission of diseases
In a landmark public health achievement, the World Health Organization (WHO) has validated the Maldives for eliminating mother-to-child…
New method can create reliable growth charts for children with rare genetic disorders
Growth charts for children with rare genetic disorders – giving healthcare professionals and families clearer guidance on how…
UNC Research Uncovers Ways to Address Early Suicidal Thoughts in Children
BYLINE: Brittany Phillips Newswise — The idea of a child dying by suicide is unimaginable. Yet, according to…
A challenge for japan’s Low-Income boys
A new study reveals that even brief class closures in Japan can widen learning gaps, with low-income boys…
Little Genius smartwatches captivate millions of children in China
One recent Saturday afternoon in Shanghai, a 10-year-old girl – glasses perched on her nose, her pink T-shirt…
Drinking soft drinks may fuel depression by altering gut bacteria
Researchers have uncovered a surprising link between everyday soft drink habits and mental health, revealing that even moderate…
Study finds lower vaccine uptake in children from certain socioeconomic and migration backgrounds
In the Netherlands, the National Immunisation Programme (NIP) was established in 1957. This programme provides free and voluntary…
Cleveland Clinic team uncovers genetic link to osteosarcoma
Researchers at Cleveland Clinic Children’s have helped identify a previously unknown gene that increases the risk of developing…
New York City accuses social media giants of fueling youth mental health crisis in new lawsuit
Published on 09/10/2025 – 11:11 GMT+2 •Updated 13:24 ADVERTISEMENT New York City filed a fresh lawsuit against social…
Errors in EPG5 gene implicated in rare infant condition and adult neurodegenerative diseases
Errors in a gene known to cause a serious neurodevelopmental condition in infants are also linked to the…
Newborn genomic screening may detect hundreds of additional childhood conditions
Adding genomic sequencing to newborn blood screening would detect hundreds of additional childhood conditions, providing much earlier diagnosis…
Research uncovers ASPL’s critical role in stress granule life cycle
Stress granules are droplet-like protein hubs that temporarily shield fragile RNA from cellular stresses such as toxins. VCP…