Angola’s health ministry is set to vaccinate 11 million children across the country in a major effort to combat poliomyelitis, measles, and yellow fever, following a challenging year for public health services. Angola’s health ministry plans to vaccinate about 11…
A new study reveals that the effects of childhood hardship become especially visible at age 19, underscoring the importance of early intervention to mitigate long-term mental health and social challenges faced by young adults. A new study suggests the effects…
An audit of toddler foods in Austin reveals most products are highly processed and often fall short of WHO nutritional guidelines, raising concerns over early childhood diet quality. A new audit of packaged toddler foods in Austin, Texas, suggests that…
Julia Hyman shares her journey with childhood OCD, emphasising the importance of early recognition and accessible treatment to prevent long-term disruption. As a child, Julia Hyman describes being overwhelmed by a constant sense of dread, guilt and the need to…
Experts advise parents to remain steady and compassionate when children say ‘I hate you’, viewing such outbursts as expressions of frustration rather than genuine hatred, and using them as opportunities for teaching emotional resilience. When a child hurls the words…
Despite limited space and workforce challenges, Hawaiʻi is prioritising quality and long-term accessibility in its preschool expansion, aiming for universal access by 2032 while improving early learning standards and infrastructure. Hawaiʻi’s debate over preschool expansion should not be reduced to…
A comprehensive review led by University of Calgary researchers examines how increased screen use in childhood correlates with weaker academic performance, delayed language skills, and social-emotional difficulties, highlighting the importance of context and family habits in understanding digital media’s impact.…
A global study involving over 3,500 children shows preschoolers take around 18,000 steps daily, with significant differences based on income, geography, and gender, challenging assumptions about young children’s activity levels. Children aged three and four are moving far more than…
New research from McGill and Helsinki universities reveals that diets high in ultra-processed foods may cause structural brain changes linked to overeating and metabolic disorders, raising concerns over their widespread consumption. Researchers from McGill University and the University of Helsinki…
A resurgence of measles and diphtheria in Morocco highlights growing gaps in community immunity, driven by misinformation, religious objections, and neglect, prompting urgent public health responses amid rising concerns. Morocco is confronting a worrying return of diseases that had long…
