Browsing: Children’s Health

Are you a sleep-deprived parent praying for a full night’s rest? Explore three popular techniques that can help your baby (and you) get a better night’s sleep.

Is your child’s development on track? Paediatrician Dr Nisa Khalil explains common developmental delays in toddlers, and why early intervention matters more than ever.

KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital (KKH) has launched Singapore’s first newborn car seat loan programme to reduce child road traffic…

The Child and Adolescent Family Support Services (CAFSS) programme at NUH, supported by the EtonHouse Community Fund (ECF), provides subsidised psychosocial therapy for families managing chronic illnesses. For Mdm Adilah, this support was a lifeline in repairing strained family bonds following the diagnosis of their daughter Aafiyah.

Early dental care is essential for children’s growth, preventing tooth decay and fostering healthy habits. Guidelines recommend a first dental visit by age 1. The NDCS Infant Oral Health Programme offers preventive care to support a healthy smile from infancy. Commentary by Dr Bien Lai, NDCS Paediatric Dentistry Unit.

Increasing Concerns About Child Abuse in Singapore Preschools As reported by The Straits Times, the Early Childhood Development Agency (ECDA)…

Pregnant women getting less than seven hours of sleep may risk their baby’s brain development, study suggests. Merck’s drug, tulisokibart, shows promise for ulcerative colitis, achieving remission in 26% of patients.

A 2022 study in Indonesia found that around 61% of teenagers have experienced suicidal thoughts. Factors like depression, stress, family issues, social pressures and past abuse can contribute to teenagers experiencing suicidal ideation.

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Health Rounds: A study in mice suggested transplanting eggs from older ovaries into younger tissue could rejuvenate them and improve IVF outcomes. Researchers found a gene variant that protects some babies from jaundice by better processing bilirubin. A trial demonstrated Exelixis’ Cabometyx extended progression-free survival for patients with advanced pancreatic neuroendocrine tumours resistant to other treatments.