Guiding Screens and Streams: Grandparents’ Role in Children’s Media Engagement

4 November 2025

A new study from Rutgers University has found that grandparents play a far more important role in managing children’s media use than previously recognised. Conducted…

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Research Links Metal Exposure to Gut Health Issues in Children

30 April 2025

A groundbreaking study led by Dr Yike Shen, assistant professor of earth and environmental sciences at The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA), in collaboration…

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Scientists Discover Unexpected Connection to Stroke Risk

19 February 2025

Divorce can profoundly affect children’s mental health, with new research from The University of Texas at Arlington suggesting these impacts might extend much longer than…

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Therapeutic Interventions Between Children and Parents Offer Biological Healing for Traumatized Youth

8 September 2024

A new study from UC San Francisco has revealed that psychotherapy sessions involving caregivers could help prevent serious diseases later in life for young children…

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Reduced Sleep and Later Bedtimes in Childhood Associated with Increased Risk of Substance Use in Later Life

28 August 2024

Adequate sleep is vital for the health and development of children, yet their sleep habits during childhood may have implications for their propensity towards substance…

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Study Reveals Children May Develop Premature Aging Signs Due to Parental Alcohol Abuse

24 August 2024

Researchers at the Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) have unveiled compelling evidence that children of parents grappling with alcohol use…

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Residing at Elevated Elevations in India Associated with Higher Childhood Stunting Risk

27 July 2024

Children residing in rural areas appear particularly vulnerable to stunting, leading researchers to recommend prioritising nutritional programmes in the hilly and mountainous regions of the…

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Updated Guidelines Released for Peanut Allergy Desensitization Treatment in Patients

25 July 2024

Following discussions with children and young individuals with peanut allergies, experts have issued new guidelines for UK National Health Service (NHS) clinicians on the safe…

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Recent research reveals: Specific age group dislikes fruit chunks in yogurt

23 July 2024

If you’ve noticed your six-year-old becoming particularly picky about the textures in their meals, there’s no need for concern—it’s a phase that will pass. A…

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Residing Close to Green Spaces Linked to Reduced Emotional Issues in Preschool-Age Children, NIH Study Reveals

16 July 2024

Children who grow up in environments rich with natural spaces such as forests, parks, and backyards may experience fewer emotional issues during their early years,…

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Opting for sugary beverages instead of fruit juice during infancy has been associated with an increased likelihood of developing obesity in adulthood

23 May 2024

Consuming sugar-sweetened beverages during childhood has been associated with the development of unhealthy dietary patterns, which can elevate the risk of obesity in later stages…

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Research elucidates how childhood maltreatment affects mental and physical health well into adulthood

13 May 2024

Childhood maltreatment can persistently influence health well into adulthood, primarily affecting an individual’s risk of poor physical health and subsequent traumatic experiences, according to recent…

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