As the new school year begins, health experts highlight how poorly fitted and overloaded backpacks can lead to short-term discomfort and potentially long-term back issues for children, urging parents to consider proper load management and backpack features. As the new…
A comprehensive meta-analysis highlights the potential of music-based interventions to alleviate test anxiety in students, emphasising the importance of session length and active engagement, though evidence quality remains variable. A new meta-analysis in Frontiers in Psychology suggests that music-based interventions…
A 25-year study of nearly 26,000 youth reveals that frequent intake of soda, sports drinks, and fruit juice in childhood significantly increases the risk of developing high blood pressure as adults, highlighting long-term health implications of early dietary habits. A…
Parents’ everyday observations can reveal subtle signs of speech and language delays in children, underscoring the importance of early assessment and support to optimise development. Parents are often the first to sense when a child’s communication is not unfolding as…
Parents’ daily observations can reveal subtle signs of speech delays in children, and early professional assessment offers reassurance or necessary support before delays worsen. Parents are often the first to sense that a child’s communication is not following the usual…
Bread-based snacks continue to be a favourite for their quick preparation and adaptability, with whole-grain options offering added health benefits and new variations such as bread pizzas and vegetable rolls gaining traction among households seeking nutritious bite-sized options. Bread-based snacks…
Schools across Mumbai are revamping their menus following stricter enforcement of Maharashtra’s food safety rules, replacing junk food with healthier options and banning aerated drinks amid a citywide health initiative. School canteens across Mumbai are overhauling their menus after Maharashtra’s…
A large Taiwanese study suggests that fathers’ use of valproate before conception does not increase the risk of autism, ADHD, or birth defects in their children, challenging previous concerns about paternal medication exposure. A large Taiwanese study has found that…
Most health authorities agree that introducing solids around six months is key for babies’ development, with continued emphasis on breast milk or formula in the first year. The question of when to begin solids can feel weighty for parents, but…
New analysis of nearly two decades of German health insurance data reveals increased vaccination during pregnancy, yet uptake remains modest and below public health ambitions, highlighting the need for improved strategies beyond policy recommendations. A new analysis of nearly two…
