New analysis highlights the complex interplay of household wealth, gender, and rural residence as key factors behind Nigeria’s persistent childhood stunting, urging more targeted interventions. Nigeria’s progress against childhood stunting remains painfully slow, and a new analysis in PLOS One…
As teenagers face increased academic and social pressures, new studies emphasise the significance of establishing routines and granting autonomy to foster healthy habits and ease stress during the challenging move to secondary school. Parents of teenagers often talk about balance,…
Protein-heavy meals in jars are gaining popularity as a practical solution for busy families, offering customisable, long-lasting options that simplify dinner planning and reduce decision fatigue during hectic school nights. Protein-heavy meals in jars are being pitched as a cure…
Experts warn that abrupt behavioural shifts in children could indicate underlying medical conditions such as PANS or PANDAS rather than typical anxiety, emphasising the importance of early diagnosis and targeted treatment. A child who has gradually become more anxious, perfectionistic…
New research suggests that severe obstructive sleep apnoea in children is linked to higher morning blood pressure, highlighting the importance of routine blood pressure monitoring in affected youngsters to identify early cardiovascular risk, even after accounting for obesity. Severe obstructive…
Figures from Denmark show a significant drop in girls’ interest in physical education as they reach puberty, highlighting the need for tailored school sport programmes to keep girls engaged and support their well-being. Interest in school sport drops sharply for…
As heatwaves intensify globally, experts warn that climate-induced disruptions are reshaping children’s outdoor activities, urging sustainable space redesigns to ensure safe, healthy play amid rising temperatures. Climate change is making outdoor play less predictable, less comfortable and, in some places,…
A Baylor College of Medicine-led study suggests returning to a normal body mass index may reduce the likelihood of children and adults at increased risk of type 1 diabetes progressing to the disease, highlighting the potential benefits of weight management.…
As World Mosquito Day is observed, the expansion of malaria vaccines across Africa marks significant progress in combating a disease responsible for hundreds of thousands of deaths annually, with new strategies addressing resistance and improving prevention. As World Mosquito Day…
A new season-long study reveals that highly committed adolescent swimmers face a heightened risk of burnout, with enthusiasm masking warning signs of physical and emotional exhaustion , prompting a reevaluation of how motivation and recovery are balanced in competitive sports.…
