The number of dentists employed by the HSE at the end of last year was just 249, illustrating the severe shortage of dental professionals available to provide care.
Nicotine pouches are being made appealing to children with special flavours and packaging mimicking sweets, and there is currently no legislation restricting their sale to minors.
Researchers discovered that taking a supplement for just 12 weeks significantly eased impulsive behavior in kids diagnosed with autism or ADHD. The probiotic used contains healthy bacteria known to boost the production of two key brain chemicals involved in calming movement and regulating attention.
Money consistently emerged as a focal point during the scrutiny of children’s hospitals, particularly with taxpayer heavy legal expenses and millions allocated to Northern Ireland hospitals.
The legislation will harm the health of children, families, and communities. The cuts to Medicaid and SNAP will mean that many children will not have healthy food to eat. When they are sick, they will not have health insurance to cover their medical bills—which means some children will simply forgo essential health care.
TENI has deleted a page from its website after the Charities Regulator raised concerns about the accuracy of its information on puberty blockers, highlighting potential harm to children.
It's worrying that children are eating so much processed meat, especially in schools, where meals should be nourishing. The government should review the Government Buying Standards for Food and School Food Standards to ensure they align with the latest health and sustainability recommendations.
