A long-term study of nearly 26,000 people found that regular consumption of sugary drinks from adolescence into adulthood was associated with a greater risk of hypertension, while whole fruit, water and milk were linked with lower estimated risk. A large…
A study of 450 teenagers in eastern Türkiye found a modest association between problematic social media use and more permissive attitudes towards violence, but no meaningful link with friendship quality. A new study from eastern Türkiye suggests that teenagers who…
France’s autumn vaccination campaign will begin on 13 October, with health officials urging eligible people to receive flu and Covid-19 jabs together ahead of a potentially difficult season. France will launch its joint autumn vaccination drive against flu and Covid-19…
A nine-year-old’s decision to stop eating animal products need not become a battle over the family table. Parents can respect emerging convictions while teaching nutrition, flexibility and informed choice. A nine-year-old deciding to stop eating animal products can leave parents…
A simple weekly structure, a handful of reliable dishes and a few pre-prepared ingredients can make family lunches quicker, cheaper and less stressful. Families do not need perfect recipes to make weekday lunches work; they need a repeatable routine. The…
Research suggests regular physical activity can sharpen attention, strengthen memory and improve academic performance, making the school run an opportunity to support learning as well as fitness. For parents looking for a simple way to support school success, the answer…
The CDC has recorded the first measles-related death of 2026 as cases approach 3,900 nationwide and Pennsylvania’s outbreak reaches 903 infections. The US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has recorded the first measles-related death of 2026 on its website,…
Experts say unpasteurised milk can carry pathogens including E. coli, Listeria and Salmonella, with infants, pregnant women and immunocompromised people at greatest risk. Paediatricians are warning parents that raw milk, which has not been pasteurised, can expose children to a…
Falling attainment, mounting pressure and a shakier graduate job market are prompting a rethink of whether children are being pushed towards academic success at the expense of play and independence. Across several corners of the education debate, a common anxiety…
A study of children in the Lisbon metropolitan area links early emotional and behavioural difficulties to socioeconomic conditions, family structure and lack of sports participation. Nearly one in four preschool children in the Lisbon metropolitan area shows signs of early…
