As India faces one of the world’s highest rabies burdens, experts weigh the benefits of extending pre-exposure rabies vaccination to children at high risk, amid ongoing discussions on its practical implementation and the importance of dog control measures. Rabies remains…
Research from Rhode Island indicates that students who engage consistently in arts classes, notably music, tend to have lower rates of chronic absenteeism, highlighting the importance of sustained arts involvement for student attendance and engagement. At Mount Pleasant High School…
Deaf children often experience mental exhaustion from the constant effort required to access spoken communication during school hours. Experts highlight practical strategies to reduce fatigue and improve learning accessibility. A Deaf child may begin the morning alert and engaged, then…
Research underscores the vital role of trusting relationships between teachers and children in fostering learning, emotional regulation, and equity from the earliest years, highlighting simple everyday actions that create lasting impacts. A child’s bond with a teacher can shape far…
A new survey reveals most Australian hospitals do not utilise formal developmental assessment tools for infants exposed to alcohol or drugs before birth, highlighting gaps in follow-up care and an urgent need for standardised guidelines. A new Australian survey has…
Consumer Reports uncovers pervasive microplastic presence and trace heavy metals in packaged baby foods, prompting calls for stricter standards amid growing concerns over child safety and packaging contamination. Consumer Reports has found that most packaged baby foods it tested contained…
As extreme heat and social inequality exacerbate stress among Indian students, experts call for a systemic approach integrating environmental, social, and mental health policies to prevent crisis and build resilience. For a student sitting an exam in 45C heat, the…
A study using nationally representative data highlights how confidence in maths and science influences Black boys’ STEM career aspirations, revealing that standard career exploration approaches may not be effective for all racial groups and emphasising the need for culturally responsive…
Finger millet, or ragi, is experiencing a quiet resurgence in households seeking wholesome, easy-to-integrate foods, offering benefits from bone health to digestive support through simple, adaptable recipes. Ragi, also known as finger millet, is having a quiet resurgence as families…
Researchers from the University of Leicester reveal a significant association between early-onset type 2 diabetes and increased diagnoses of ADHD and autism, highlighting complex links between metabolic and neurodevelopmental disorders. Researchers at the University of Leicester’s diabetes research centre say…
