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Children's health
56 posts
Promoting physical activity among female adolescents in Malta
In the last 20 years, there has been a notable decline in the well-being of female adolescents, putting them at risk of mental health issues, writes Carmel Cefai
November 9, 2025
Excessive screen time raises heart disease risk − study
Researchers tracked the screen consumption and sleep habits of more than 1,000 10- and 18-year-olds
August 6, 2025
ADHD, parents and my own struggles
Counsellor Daniel Liam Cutajar shares his own experience of ADHD and some advice for parents
July 14, 2025
Child vaccine coverage faltering, threatening millions − study
Economic inequality, COVID-19 disruptions and misinformation affecting vaccination programmes across the world
June 25, 2025
How social media can ‘trigger’ eating disorders in young people
Misinformation from influencers on platforms such as TikTok and Instagram is a huge problem, experts warn
June 2, 2025
What causes ADHD? What we know, don’t know and suspect
Alison Poulton outlines the main difficulties in diagnosing the condition
May 19, 2025
Promoting the inclusion of autistic individuals in society
A day of activities being held at Ta' Qali National Park on Sunday
April 12, 2025
Europe ‘backsliding’ on child health − WHO
Young people facing new and evolving threats
February 26, 2025
‘Generational problem’: Youth still struggling in pandemic’s shadow
The fallout from the pandemic is also being felt by the next generation
January 21, 2025
Excessive noise affects kids’ reading − European watchdog
Over 20% of the EU's population, including children, live in areas where traffic noise levels are harmful to health, study says
December 12, 2024