New intervention improves pediatricians’ ability to counsel families on early peanut introduction
Results from a randomized clinical trial published in Pediatrics show that pediatricians who received targeted educational and clinical…
Common food additives may trigger childhood asthma
A recent study published in Frontiers in Immunology utilized metabolomics to investigate the mechanisms underlying the association between food…
Daniel Day-Lewis returns for son’s film ‘Anemone’. It doesn’t deserve him.
Actor Daniel Day-Lewis and his son, director Ronan Day-Lewis, on the set of “Anemone”. Photo / Focus Features…
A twist in the tale: Steve Braunias on the trial of the mum who killed her children and hid their bodies in suitcases
There was a terrible and unexpected twist late into the already especially terrible murder trial of Hakyung (Jasmine)…
Experts urge vaccination during pregnancy to prevent infant whooping cough deaths
Pertussis, or whooping cough, is on the rise and incidence now exceeds pre-pandemic numbers. While in adults and…
Te Atatū Peninsula mum suffers aneurysm while tucking children into bed
Jessie Teece suffered a subarachnoid haemorrhage caused by an aneurysm last Sunday. Photo / Givealittle Halloran and Teece…
Brain imaging reveals structural and functional differences in withdrawn adolescents
Adolescence is a period of social reorientation: a shift from a world centered on parents and family to…
Whangārei mum’s warning for women after pedestrian attempts to open car door
The man, who was dressed in a rain jacket, shorts and not wearing shoes, walked up to the…
Are Short-Course Corticosteroids Safe for Children?
TOPLINE: Short-course systemic corticosteroids in children and adolescents are associated with increased risk for hyperglycemia and sleep problems,…
Donald Trump signs executive order to use AI in fight against childhood cancer
By Theo Farrant & AP Published on 01/10/2025 – 16:01 GMT+2 ADVERTISEMENT President Donald Trump has announced a new executive order…
Digital tools and chatbots can expand genetic counseling for young cancer survivors
A groundbreaking new study from the Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology aims to test whether digital tools…
Christchurch mother of four claims kleptomania behind years-long shoplifting spree
“She claims she is a kleptomaniac. When I look at the charges, she is clearly stealing for resale,”…