The statistics surrounding the number of children and young people self-harming are truly shocking. Around 1 in 12 children and young people are known to deliberately self-harm, with 25,000 admitted to hospital every year due to the severity of their injuries.

Each year, it seems, we get a new, academic study confirming that it is the good, old-fashioned pleasures of friends, family and, in particular, fulfilling activity that makes youngsters feel really contented.

Zinc can triple the survival chances of young children suffering from pneumonia who are deficient in the mineral, a recent study has found. The new...

Scientists have made a medical breakthrough after discovering two genetic mutations responsible for up to 40% of brain cancer tumours in children. ...

Growing up without a daily routine such as regular bedtimes and set meals can harm a young person's wellbeing, according to new research today. A s...

Imagine your typical primary school classroom. It's probably filled with about thirty kids. Now, can you imagine how many would be overweight or obese?

If mothers don't get enough sleep or their sleep is continually broken they will suffer from sleep deprivation. This will have a major impact on cognitive functioning but also on emotional and physical health not the optimal position to be in when caring for young children.

We all enjoy a sunny day or a good summer holiday but the sun's rays can be very damaging and children are particularly susceptible to the harmful effects of the sun.