Expert guidance on fecal microbiota transplantation in liver disease
The gut microbiota plays a crucial role in maintaining host health and liver function. Fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT),…
Sperm RNA aging shift that may explain paternal age effects
A newly revealed “aging cliff” in sperm RNA marks a conserved molecular transition from youth to later life,…
Te Araroa family rescued from home after hours on roof in Tairāwhiti Gisborne
“They were up there in that howling gale and rain clinging to their roof all night. They never…
Early pregnancy sulfur dioxide exposure raises odds of congenital limb defects
A large Chinese cohort study identifies early pregnancy as a sensitive window during which sulfur dioxide exposure is…
Groundwater chemistry may raise children’s lead exposure risk
A nationwide county-level study reveals how subtle differences in groundwater chemistry may influence pipe corrosion and children’s blood…
The No. 1 ‘magic phrase’ that truly teaches kids emotional intelligence
When a child is upset, most parents reach for the same question instinctively: “What’s wrong?” It’s well-intentioned and…
The problem facing NZ kids in sport
If children aren’t confident during play, it may have something to do with their eyes. Vision problems could…
Product recall roundup: Woolworths children’s toy, hand sanitiser, blinds remote that could be ‘fatal’
Several products have been recalled by authorities in the last week after major issues were discovered. Regulators and…
New review examines the growing global use of melatonin among pediatric populations
Sleep problems are increasingly common among children and adolescents, affecting emotional regulation, cognitive development, and healthy conditions. As…
PRoRota-project aims to fight diarrhea in children using probiotics, hygiene, and models
The PRoRota-project will use probiotics, improved education in hygiene and advanced mathematical models to prevent children from dying…
Black Clash 2026: Players visit Tauranga Hospital ahead of Bay Oval showdown
He thought Team Cricket would come out on top at the Black Clash, however. “I think they’ve had…
Surge in children with respiratory virus
Hull is facing a surge in respiratory infections in children, a doctor said. Dr Kavitha Tharian, a consultant…