Screen time and ADHD: Looking for the connection
Research suggests that excessive screen time can harm childrens cognitive development, but how much is too much?
Sat Oct 28 2023
Teachers tell of life on ADHD frontline
The critical message is they need to know more about the condition.
Sat Oct 21 2023
[COLUMNIST] The underprioritising of children's mental health care
Untreated or undiagnosed mental health problem can distort childrens functioning at home, school or in the community.
Tue Nov 29 2022
Selangor establishes ANIS Centre for special needs children
The ANIS Centre will provide early detection and intervention for special needs children.
Sat Aug 21 2021
Scientists investigate link between unhealthy diet during pregnancy and ADHD
Eating a balanced diet and making healthy choices during pregnancy could influence the mental health of children, according to a study from King's College London.
Fri Aug 19 2016
Being always alert for your smartphone to ring can increase symptoms of ADHD
A new US study has now found that smartphones may be causing ADHD-like symptoms even in those who do not suffer from the condition.
Wed May 11 2016
Studies hone in on need for gym class, preferably in the morning
Physical activity can increase boys' academic performance and aerobic exercise classes in the morning could reduce symptoms of ADHD in school and at home.
Sun Sep 14 2014
Thai court rejects petition over ex-PM Thaksin's political influence
Thailand's Constitutional Court rejects a petition seeking to stop Thaksin Shinawatra from interfering in the running the Pheu Thai party.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Abidin takes oath of office as Sungai Bakap assemblyman
The State Assemblyman for Sungai Bakap, Abidin Ismail, was sworn in today at the State Assembly building, Lebuh Light.
Fri Nov 22 2024
UPNM cadet officer charged with injuring junior, stomping on him with spike boots
A cadet officer at UPNM pleaded not guilty to a charge of injuring his junior by stomping on the victim's stomach with spike boots.
Fri Nov 22 2024
How Indian billionaire Gautam Adani's alleged bribery scheme took off and unraveled
The indictment was unsealed on Nov. 20, prompting a $27 billion plunge in Adani Group companies' market value.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Elon Musk blasts Australia's planned ban on social media for children
Several countries have already vowed to curb social media use by children through legislation, but Australia's policy could become one of the most stringent.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Trump picks Pam Bondi for US Attorney General after Gaetz withdraws
Bondi was the top law enforcement officer of the country's third most populous state from 2011 to 2019, and served on Trump's Opioid and Drug Abuse Commission during his first administration.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Ringgit extends uptrend against greenback in early trade
At 8 am, the local currency climbed to 4.4600/4700 against the greenback.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Lebanon's only burn unit treats toddlers after Israeli strikes
The hospital hallways echo with the screams of children as anxious parents await news from doctors.
Fri Nov 22 2024
AI revolutionising sports to develop world-class athletes
Can a young Orang Asli child from Gua Musang, Kelantan be turned into an Olympic champion in 2036?
Fri Nov 22 2024
Selangor records 1,354 out-of-wedlock teen pregnancies from 2023 to Sept 2024
Anfaal Saari emphasises the seriousness of the issue, especially involving children and teenagers under 18 years old.
Thu Nov 21 2024