Canada’s chief public health officer urges parents to verify children’s immunisation status amid rising measles cases linked to declining vaccine coverage, warning that misinformation and socio-economic pressures threaten herd immunity as school resumes. Canada’s chief public health officer is pressing…
California legislators have approved a bill to introduce a certified label for non-ultra-processed foods, aiming to help consumers identify healthier options amid ongoing federal discussions on food classification. California lawmakers have approved a bill that would create the state’s first…
A pilot study indicates that a FIFA-designed warm-up programme may narrow injury prevention gaps for girls aged 8 to 11, highlighting the need for female-specific approaches in youth football training. A small pilot study suggests that a FIFA-designed warm-up could…
Emerging research underscores the importance of play in kindergarten settings for building social abilities, curiosity, and early literacy, challenging traditional academic approaches. Kindergarten is often less about formal lessons than about learning how to be part of a group. In…
As social media and sports culture fuel teenagers’ obsession with protein, health experts caution against excessive supplement use, emphasising balanced diets and recognising warning signs of restrictive eating patterns. Protein has become one of the loudest themes in teen nutrition,…
As AI tools like ChatGPT become more common in mental health conversations, professionals emphasise their supportive role, warning against reliance for trauma treatment where human judgement and emotional attunement are essential. Artificial intelligence can be useful for explaining concepts, helping…
A series of developments in August highlight technological advances, persistent access issues, and policy debates shaping the future of women’s reproductive health, from remote pregnancy monitoring to surgical cancer risk reduction and vaccine policy controversies. August brought a concentrated run…
As conversations around mental health become more open, experts warn of the risks of overdiagnosis and diluting the complexity of human emotions, especially in parenting. There is real progress in talking more openly about mental health. People now have more…
With nearly 500 cases across 34 counties, Pennsylvania health officials intensify vaccination campaigns and warnings to curb the growing measles outbreak amid rising hospitalisations and two deaths. Pennsylvania health officials are urging families to make sure children and adults are…
A new review reveals that teens experiencing irregular sleep patterns between weekdays and weekends may face a slightly higher risk of anxiety, urging schools to reconsider early start times and promote consistent sleep schedules. A new review suggests teenagers who…
