Egypt’s Ministry of Health is launching a detailed breastfeeding campaign, emphasising immediate post-birth practices and maternal nutrition to combat rising malnutrition and stunting among children under five. Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population is intensifying its breastfeeding campaign, urging mothers…
A large-scale international study reveals that the early teenage years are a crucial window for identifying mental-health vulnerabilities linked to executive function lapses, with implications for prevention and intervention. Early adolescence may be the point at which lapses in self-control…
A heated national discussion in Sweden explores the roots of ADHD, questioning the role of heredity versus environmental support, amid debates over diagnosis, medication, and classroom solutions. Sweden’s increasingly public argument over ADHD has widened far beyond the clinic. What…
Expert advice emphasises the importance of everyday habits, such as balanced diet, hydration, sleep, and activity, in supporting children’s digestive health, with medical insights pointing to the gut microbiome’s role in overall wellbeing. Parents worried about frequent tummy trouble, poor…
Celebrity chef Sanjeev Kapoor introduces a new version of khichdi aimed at reluctant young eaters, highlighting its evolving role as a comforting, adaptable staple across India’s diverse culinary landscape. Sanjeev Kapoor’s latest khichdi tip turns a dish many families treat…
A global study reveals that children aged five to 11 with difficult-to-control atopic dermatitis are often shorter and heavier than expected, raising questions about the systemic effects of the disease and its treatments. Children aged five to 11 with harder-to-control…
As the National Dance Institute marks its 50th anniversary, its innovative employment model highlights the importance of stability, paid training, and benefits for arts educators, challenging sector norms and advocating for sustainable arts education careers. As National Dance Institute enters…
A case study from Suining County in Jiangsu highlights the complexities and risks of relying on teachers, parents, and community workers to deliver mental health support amid a national push for broader access, raising questions about effectiveness and privacy. A…
New research and guidance emphasise the importance of steadiness and open communication in supporting teenagers’ journey towards independence and self-identity, highlighting the nuanced role of families in a complex developmental phase. Arguments over dyed hair, curfews, friendships or the right…
Leading US medical societies have published their own immunisation recommendations for the upcoming respiratory virus season, filling the void left by federal agencies amid ongoing policy stalls and litigation, and urging vaccinations across a broad demographic to combat flu, Covid,…
