Meningitis: what is it, what causes it and what are the symptoms? Find out all you need to know, plus risk factors, treatment and prevention.
childrens health
Consistent sleep helps to boost grades
Having a good night’s sleep the night before an exam doesn’t predict success, but if you rest consistently in the weeks or months beforehand, you may do better.
Melatonin use common in children, linked to sleep troubles
Melatonin use among children in the Netherlands was higher than expected, when the safety of the supplement is mostly unknown.
I think my child is depressed
Many parents worry that their child has depression. So, what should you do if you think your child is depressed?
Team sports and depression in young people
But do certain types of sports – namely, team sports over individual physical activity – have greater benefits for young people and their mood?
How school policies can prevent obesity
A study that ran for 3 years and followed nearly 600 students shows how a school policies can prevent obesity.
When should you introduce a baby to solids?
Research has found that babies who were given solids before six months slept for longer every night, compared with those who were given just breastmilk.
Pain in children
It is not always easy to know when or why your child is in pain. Pain can be caused by injury or illness, such as a sore throat or ear infection.
Threadworms (pinworms)
Threadworms do not go away by themselves, so they must be treated in order to eradicate them.
Can stroking a baby help it feel less pain?
British scientists wanted to find out, and in order to do so, they devised two experiments. These are the results.
