A recent study highlights the importance of early contact and consistent support to improve family retention in the WIC programme, with implications for enhancing nutrition education and breastfeeding guidance during a child’s first year. A study in the Journal of…
A new wave of homemade fruit roll-ups emphasises natural ingredients and versatility, using ripe fruit, honey, and citrus to create portable, preservative-free snacks that appeal to families seeking healthier, waste-reducing treats. Homemade fruit roll-ups are getting a fresh, cleaner-label makeover,…
Nearly 1 in 10 children under five in Afghanistan suffer from acute malnutrition amid declining international funding and healthcare closures, warns Save the Children. Afghanistan is facing a deepening child nutrition emergency as almost 1 in 10 children under 5…
As children return to school, experts emphasise the importance of early eye examinations amid rising rates of myopia linked to increased screen time and decreased outdoor activity, with potential impacts on learning and development. As the school year begins, vision…
A comprehensive study across multiple disciplines suggests that the fastest early bloomers are not always the most successful adults, highlighting the potential benefits of diverse experiences and slower, more exploratory paths to excellence. Talent systems are built to reward speed,…
Parents navigating their young adult children’s depression are encouraged to adopt a calm, supportive approach that respects autonomy and fosters trust, emphasising gentle help and open communication over control or confrontation. Watching a young adult sink into depression while seeming…
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has condemned the US government’s decision to cut recommended childhood vaccines, emphasising the importance of science-based policies amid concerns over potential disease outbreaks. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has sharply criticised the Trump administration’s move to scale back recommended…
Research involving over 58,000 teenagers from 21 nations reveals that unsupervised leisure activities outside the home significantly correlate with youth offending and victimisation, raising questions about community-based prevention strategies. A study of more than 58,000 teenagers across 21 countries suggests…
Multinational research reveals that teenagers’ unsupervised, unstructured time outside the home is a significant predictor of delinquency and exposure to violence, highlighting the importance of creating supervised spaces for youth development. A multinational study of more than 58,000 teenagers suggests…
As discussions about breaking the MMR vaccine into separate doses revive, experts dismiss safety fears, highlighting the practical and scientific challenges of such a switch. Public discussion over whether the MMR vaccine should be broken into separate measles, mumps and…
