14 h. ago Nigel Farage blasted over 'fake news' claim about children's health

Nigel Farage was branded 'completely out of touch' and accused of spreading fake news after crass claims that mental illness is being 'overdiagnosed' by GPs

Society

14 h. ago Farage sparks furious backlash after claiming children with special educational needs are ‘over diagnosed’

The Reform UK leader claimed GPs are over diagnosing adults with mental health problems and children with special educational needs

Politics

40 h. ago Reform UK council candidate helps Nigerians get UK study visas

Christopher Adegoke is standing as Reform's candidate for the Hucknall West ward on Nottinghamshire County Council at next month's local elections .

Politics

5 d. ago I'm increasingly worried about the number of children given ADHD drugs that make them feel sad and even stunt their growth

The number of children diagnosed with ADHD has surged, with diagnoses for boys doubling since 2000, and tripling for girls over the same period.

Events

5 d. ago Stacey Solomon 'truly devastated' as she shares 'heartbreaking' family news

Loose Women star Stacey Solomon has taken to her social media to share a lengthy post as she revealed her and her five children are "truly devastated" over their dog's health

Politics

7 d. ago White House proposes eliminating Head Start funding as part of sweeping budget cuts

The Trump administration is asking Congress to eliminate the Head Start program, a move that would cut early education for some of the nation’s neediest children as part of drastic proposed cuts to federal health funding

Economics

9 d. ago Experts say hypnotherapy ‘best treatment’ for common childhood ailment

Irritable bowel syndrome, abdominal migraines, and unexplained pain cause “chronic, debilitating pain” in up to 300 million children globally

Politics

9 d. ago How hypnotherapy could treat sickness affecting 12 per cent of children

Irritable bowel syndrome, abdominal migraines, and unexplained pain cause “chronic, debilitating pain” in up to 300 million children globally

Politics

1 week ago CT scans could be increasing your risk of cancer, new study finds

The NHS carries out around five million CT scans a year for reasons such as assessing internal injuries after an accident and diagnosing conditions like cancer, stroke, or broken bones.

Events

1 week ago ‘National scandal’ declared after 2,800 children sent to A&E over severe tooth decay last year

Labour accused of ‘devastating lack of ambition’ over NHS dental care crisis

Politics

1 week ago Health secretary orders inquiry into how botched NHS hearing tests may have blighted the lives of thousands of children

The errors could have hampered the learning and communication skills of those affected, with 'devastating and lifelong' consequences, Wes Streeting said.

Society

1 week ago It’s wrong to tell off other people’s kids – it leaves me fuming as a mum

So many people take it upon themselves to lay down the law with other people’s kids. Enough is enough, says Charlotte Cripps. We need to be able to hold it back for emergencies where genuine harm is going to come to someone

Politics

2 w. ago Israeli strike on Gaza City residential block killed at least 23, officials say

Israeli military says it struck a senior Hamas militant who it claims was behind attacks emanating from ShijaiyahMiddle East crisis – live updatesIsraeli aircraft struck a residential block in war-ravaged northern Gaza on Wednesday, killing at least 23 people, health officials said, as the renewed fighting in the devastated Palestinian territory showed no signs of letting up.The Al-Ahli hospital said at least 23 people were killed in the strike, including eight women and eight children, figures confirmed by the territory’s health ministry. Continue reading...

Events

2 w. ago Doctors discover surprising supplement may reverse autism symptoms in children

Researchers at University of São Paulo in Brazil have found in a newly presented study that a shocking treatment not available in every US state may improve some autistic behaviors in children.

Society

2 w. ago Trump administration eviscerates maternal and child health programs

Alarm over ‘the health of the nation’s children’ follows federal workforce cuts by health secretary RFK JrMultiple maternal and child health programs have been eliminated or hollowed out as part of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) layoffs, prompting alarm and disbelief among advocates working to make Americans healthier.The fear and anxiety come as a full accounting of the cuts remains elusive. Federal health officials have released only broad descriptions of changes to be made, rather than a detailed accounting of the programs and departments being eviscerated. Continue reading...

Politics

3 w. ago Israeli bombing of Gaza school housing displaced Palestinians kills at least 27, say medical officials

Most of those killed were women and children, according to the Hamas-run health ministry

Events

3 w. ago Dan Walker will never forget pal Gary Speed's last words to him as tragic death left him 'poleaxed'

TV star Dan Walker has opened up about his friend Gary Speed's death as he vows to fight for better mental health services for children as part of his charity Bright Young Dreams

Events

3 w. ago Doge gained access to sensitive data of migrant children, including reports of abuse

Former officials question the reason for a Doge engineer’s access to the Unaccompanied Alien Children portalA member of Elon Musk’s unofficial “department of government efficiency” gained access to a government system that contains the personal data of unaccompanied immigrant children, according to a recent court filing.The database, called the Unaccompanied Alien Children portal (UAC), contains extremely detailed information about thousands of minors who enter the United States alone, including individual children’s mental health and therapy records, as well as immigration records, photos and addresses of their family members. Continue reading...

Events

3 w. ago Warning to parents over certain drinks after 'public health risk' fears

Parents have been urged not to give pre-school children sweetened soft drinks amid health concerns

Events

3 w. ago How to talk to your children about Adolescence, incels and the manosphere

Here’s what parents should know so they can provide support, writes Annabel Hoare

Politics