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Brain imaging reveals structural and functional differences in withdrawn adolescents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,”…
In the era of smartphones, Seattle’s Tin Can helps parents bring back the landline
“Our neighbour was like: ‘Everybody, text him right now, we’re all going to get them,’” Zemer says. Within…
George Clooney says his kids ‘like me still’ as he promotes new movie Jay Kelly
Meanwhile, George admitted earlier this month that he is extremely worried about his children being exposed to social…
AI tool detects tiny brain lesions to improve epilepsy treatment in children
An advanced AI tool can detect tiny brain lesions that cause severe epilepsy in children, allowing faster diagnosis,…
Boosting the immune system to prevent cancer recurrence and improve survival
In experiments with mouse models of breast, pancreatic, and muscle cancers, researchers at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital…