The rise of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs is intensifying cultural pressures around thinness, prompting fears among eating disorder experts that vulnerable individuals may face increased risks amid aggressive marketing and minimal oversight. For Gabriela Ponce, the surge in popularity of GLP-1…
While irregular periods are common in the first two years after menarche as hormones adjust, practical preparation and medical guidance can help girls and parents navigate this transition confidently and healthily. For many mothers, a daughter’s first period brings equal…
As children approach puberty, rapid growth can turn subtle spinal changes into serious issues. Monitoring skeletal maturity and early signs is crucial to managing adolescent idiopathic scoliosis before it worsens, with recent research highlighting the importance of personalised follow-up and…
A simple act of pouring water at breakfast reveals how practical life activities in Montessori settings build confidence, responsibility, and independence among young children, highlighting the importance of patience and real-world involvement in early education. There is a quiet lesson…
A parenting approach centred on listening and modelling gratitude may be more effective than quick corrections, as experts reveal the crucial role of timing and behaviour in fostering thankfulness in children. Parents often worry that the best way to teach…
Health authorities in Croatia and North Macedonia have temporarily halted the use of a Bulgarian-made BCG tuberculosis vaccine following reports of rare osteomyelitis in children, prompting a safety review and raising concerns over vaccine quality amidst ongoing tuberculosis prevention efforts.…
Maputo province launches a $40 million programme to provide 170,000 pupils with regular meals over six years, integrating nutrition, health, and education support with local and US funding. Maputo province has launched a new school feeding drive aimed at giving…
Research reveals that traditional planners often fail ADHD users by demanding memory and patience. A new approach emphasises making time concrete, providing immediate feedback, and supporting emotional well-being to better serve neurodiverse needs. A planner built for an ADHD mind…
Candice Burton shares her story of how her son’s pain was overlooked due to misattribution to autism, prompting calls for systemic changes in medical care for autistic patients, as revealed in a new documentary. Candice Burton says her seven-year-old son’s…
Pakistan has vaccinated more than 29.3 million children under five in a concentrated effort to eliminate polio, despite ongoing security and access hurdles that highlight the fragile progress in the country’s eradication drive. Pakistan’s latest polio drive has reached more…
