New insights suggest that the impact of video games on young people’s mental health depends heavily on how, when, and why they play, encouraging a shift from panic to nuanced understanding among parents and educators. Video games are too often…
Growing use of AI chatbots by teenagers for emotional support raises safety concerns among clinicians, as evidence suggests these tools can be comforting but lack the capacity to offer real therapeutic care. Teenagers are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence chatbots…
An array of new air fryer models caters to diverse family needs, from larger capacities and new coatings to quieter operation and dual-basket flexibility, transforming weeknight meal prep. Parents looking for a quicker route to weeknight meals have increasingly turned…
A culturally tailored nutrition programme in Ecuador, focused on ancestral foods, has demonstrated significant improvements in fetal brain growth among pregnant women, highlighting the potential for sustainable, local dietary interventions. A nutrition programme for pregnant women in Ecuador, built around…
Recent studies and clinical guidance support the use of sleep strategies such as controlled crying to improve sleep for infants and reduce parental stress, challenging past concerns over potential harm. Many parents spend the early months of a baby’s life…
Emerging RSV vaccines and therapies are reshaping protection strategies amid earlier and more severe outbreaks, especially targeting vulnerable infants and older adults as global cases increase. Respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, is usually known for causing cold-like symptoms, but it…
An 18-year-old from Mifflin County becomes the latest victim of Pennsylvania’s escalating measles outbreak, as officials raise alarms over severe neurological complications and low vaccination coverage. Pennsylvania’s measles outbreak has claimed another life, after officials said an 18-year-old from Mifflin…
Ghana’s government allocates nearly GH¢2 billion for the 2026 School Feeding Programme, serving over 4.5 million pupils, as expansion efforts face fiscal constraints despite increasing participation and improved oversight. Ghana’s government has set aside GH¢1.982 billion for the School Feeding…
Research suggests that dance enhances children’s physical, cognitive, emotional, and social skills, offering a fun and effective way to support overall development from early childhood to older ages. For many children, dance starts as play: music, movement and simple imitation.…
A new review highlights the effectiveness of familiar, low-pressure approaches such as repeated tasting, involving children in food preparation, and creating a food environment where produce is normalised, offering practical insights for parents aiming to improve youngsters’ diets. Parents often…
