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Children's health
58 posts
5 storybooks to help children navigate anxiety
A list of books that explore different experiences of anxiety plus extra resources for parents
December 2, 2025
UK slaps sugar tax on milkshakes in battle against child obesity
The levy will affect pre-packaged milkshakes, ready-to-go coffees and sweetened yoghurt drinks but not those made in cafés and restaurants
November 26, 2025
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