#Children’s health

28 articles

Heat alerts call for earlier action for children and older adults

The World Health Organization's July 31, 2026 guidance says heat-related deaths and hospital admissions can rise on the day of an extreme-heat event and in the days that follow. A household plan should connect local warnings to cooling, fluids and rest, with earlier action for children, older adults and people with chronic illness.

APPI News Editorial 9 min

Food poisoning warning signs include dehydration and bloody diarrhea

The World Health Organization said in June 2026 that contaminated food causes an estimated 866 million illnesses and 1.52 million deaths each year. Most suspected cases cannot be identified from symptoms alone, but dehydration, bloody diarrhea and an inability to keep liquids down require prompt medical assessment.

APPI News Editorial 5 min

Swallowing, diapers and weight show whether a newborn gets enough milk

Updated United Kingdom health guidance directs parents to swallowing, diaper output and weight gain when assessing whether a breastfed newborn is getting enough milk. A single pumping session records what the pump removed, while the baby's condition and feeding pattern determine whether clinical assessment is needed.

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Low blood sugar calls for glucose only when swallowing is safe

The IFRC's 2025 first-aid guidelines recommend 15 to 20 grams of glucose for suspected hypoglycemia only when the person is responsive and can swallow. Anyone with impaired responsiveness, a seizure or unsafe swallowing needs emergency help and should receive nothing by mouth.

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Night cough guidance puts warning signs before home remedies

England's NHS advises urgent assessment when a cough is severe or rapidly worsening, or comes with chest pain, breathing difficulty or blood. For milder symptoms, fluids and honey may offer limited relief, while sleep-position evidence applies mainly to nighttime reflux.

APPI News Editorial 6 min

Relaxation and neck packs may ease tension headaches, with limits

A 2025 systematic review found that psychological approaches reduced headache days among adults with tension-type headache, though most trials raised some risk-of-bias concerns. Heat or cold packs may help when neck pain accompanies a headache, but warning signs require medical assessment rather than home care.

APPI News Editorial 5 min

After vomiting, small sips should come before a return to food

People who have stopped vomiting can begin with small sips and increase fluids gradually rather than avoiding all drinks for a fixed number of hours. Food can follow when nausea eases, while dehydration, blood or green vomit, severe pain and confusion require prompt medical care.

APPI News Editorial 5 min

Hand, foot and mouth disease warning signs need urgent care

World Health Organization guidance tells parents to seek medical advice when a child with hand, foot and mouth disease develops high fever, vomiting, lethargy or limb weakness. Sudden weakness or trouble breathing, swallowing or speaking requires urgent assessment, while prevention centers on soap-and-water handwashing and cleaning shared surfaces.

APPI News Editorial 4 min