Melatonin use among children in the Netherlands was higher than expected, when the safety of the supplement is mostly unknown.
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An early helping hand for bereaved adolescents
In this study, early support for bereaved adolescent girls was associated with reduced grief and depression and improved behavioural outcomes.
Mental illness in younger people
Understanding mental illness in teenagers and younger people, such as self harm, suicidal thoughts and eating disorders.
Is texting after dark really that bad?
A research team examined the grades of more than 1,500 high school students to see if engaging in screen time at night takes a toll on school performance.
Osgood-Schlatter disease
The main symptom of Osgood-Schlatter disease – a common condition that affects children and teenagers during a growth spurt – is pain in the shin bone just below the knee.
Body dysmorphic disorder and therapy
A recent study looks at whether internet based therapy can help people who suffer symptoms of Body dysmorphic disorder or BDD, this is what they found.
Scoliosis
Scoliosis means an abnormal lateral (sideways) curvature of the spine. Generally, scoliosis doesn’t cause any pain to start with, but pain may develop over the course of the disease.
Diabetes: tips for children
Help your child manage diabetes with these 7 useful tips.
Measles: what you need to know
Measles is a very infectious and potentially serious illness that is caused by a type of virus called paramyxovirus. It is spread from person to person by coughing, sneezing or sometimes kissing.
Good motor skills the key to fit kids
Children with low motor skills found to have poorer health-related fitness measures.
