Parents often worry that their child is a poor eater, so health professionals need to know what's normal and when intervention is warranted.

A charity empowering people with genetic and neurodevelopmental disorders says members will be able to maintain their healthy ...

In today’s health headlines, how did the COVID-19 pandemic impact Americans’ drinking habits? Plus, researchers claim a new ...

Eating disorders were the main reason for children being admitted to psychiatric hospitals and units last year for the first time, a new report has found. The Health Research Board (HRB ...

It is not yet known exactly what causes autism, but it is sometimes passed on to children from their parents. And studies suggest it is more common in the children of older parents, as well as ...

Behavioral Therapy is one approach used to rehabilitate children with autism, equipping them with the daily living skills required for their self-sufficiency. Centers emphasize the importance of ...

On October 14, 2024, the Science Activation program's NASA eClips TM Education team from the National Institute of Aerospace’s Center for Integrative Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics ...

A child abuser who forced kids to eat soap took his own life in jail by refusing vital diabetes medication, an inquest has concluded. Rapist Andrew Hadwin and his partner Cheryl Pickles made the ...

Yvonne Mwangi developed suicidal thoughts and was clinically depressed when she found out about her son’s condition. She believed she was to blame for giving birth to an autistic child. Twelve years ...

Eating nutritious meals as a family and having fun at the table usually helps children develop healthy eating habits. Meals and snacks are ideal opportunities to spend some enjoyable time together as ...

That protection remains even if the children begin eating more sugar after age 2, according to findings published on Thursday in Science. Processed sugar begins to be harmful to children while ...

Social media marketing of fast food, soft drinks, chocolate and other snacks contribute to "normalizing" unhealthy eating, say Canadian researchers calling for policies to protect children and teens.