Families adopting freezer cooking report significant benefits in reducing mealtime stress, waste, and last-minute dashes for dinner, highlighting a practical shift towards organised meal prep amid busy schedules. Family freezer cooking has long promised an easier route through busy weeknights,…
A recent study reveals distinctive neural response patterns in adolescents with non-suicidal self-injury, highlighting altered emotional processing that may influence decision-making under stress. Adolescents with non-suicidal self-injury show different patterns of brain activity when processing negative facial expressions, according to…
Research published in Nature indicates that consuming more milk, especially full-fat varieties, during pregnancy could reduce the risk of small for gestational age births, highlighting the potential biological benefits of dairy intake for fetal growth. Milk intake during pregnancy may…
As adolescents face rising pressures, health experts emphasise the importance of open dialogue, healthy routines, and family-supported coping strategies to prevent stress from impacting their wellbeing. As children move into the teenage years, the pressures around school, friendships and future…
While gifted children often exhibit advanced intellect, experts warn that uneven development and parenting approaches influence their emotional well-being, highlighting the importance of support over performance targets. Children identified as gifted are often seen as destined for success, but the…
The death of a four-year-old girl in Palermo from diphtheria has prompted renewed scrutiny of vaccine refusal amid rising concerns over declining immunisation coverage and the resurgence of preventable diseases. A four-year-old girl has died in Palermo after contracting diphtheria,…
Fifteen years after Rick Rypien’s death, his brother Wes highlights progress in professional hockey’s mental health initiatives but raises concerns over rising pressures in youth hockey, including early recruitment and increased anxiety for young players. Fifteen years after Rick Rypien’s…
New audit reveals the sugar content in leading soft, energy, and sports drinks exceeds daily limits, sparking calls for stronger regulatory action amid rising health concerns. Australians are drinking far more sugar than health authorities recommend, with a new audit…
Recent research and expert organisations reveal that dyslexic students face significant, often under-identified, maths difficulties linked to processing speed, memory, and reasoning , prompting calls for more explicit teaching approaches and better support strategies. Many dyslexic students also struggle with…
South Africa’s medicines regulator has confirmed that routine childhood vaccines remain safe and effective, aligning with global standards and reassuring concerned parents amid ongoing monitoring and international consensus on vaccine safety. South Africa’s medicines regulator has moved to reassure parents…
