A Dartmouth study finds that PlaySmart, a school-based educational game, not only teaches teens about substance misuse but also provides lasting relief from depression symptoms, outperforming traditional programmes over a 12-month period. A clinical trial involving 532 secondary school students…
Singapore’s Early Childhood Development Agency unveils ‘We Are Wonderful Partners!’, a new resource designed to foster constructive, child-centred dialogue between parents and preschools, aiming to strengthen collaboration through trust, respect, and empathy. Singapore’s Early Childhood Development Agency has launched a…
Schools are transforming playgrounds from simple play areas into inclusive, multisensory spaces that support physical activity, social development, and environmental comfort, reflecting evolving understanding of children’s diverse needs. School playgrounds are moving well beyond the old formula of swings and…
The adoption of ready-to-use therapeutic food (RUTF) is transforming the management of severe acute malnutrition, enabling treatment at home and in remote areas, thanks to its long shelf life and ease of use. Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food, better known as RUTF,…
Research reveals that concentrated gaps in school-level vaccination coverage are fueling the resurgence of measles in the US, challenging assumptions based on county-wide immunity rates amid rising cases and preventable outbreaks. Researchers have found that measles is increasingly finding room…
Peru’s Ministry of Health has initiated a nationwide vaccination drive to administer over 60,000 doses across the country, aiming to close immunisation gaps and combat persistent measles presence through a comprehensive, multi-age campaign extending until December. Peru’s Ministry of Health…
Kentucky reports its largest measles outbreak in 35 years, with 15 cases over four days, highlighting the urgent need for vaccination amid rising national measles cases and declining immunisation rates. Kentucky health officials say the state is facing its largest…
A surge in non-medical vaccine exemptions among U.S. kindergartners reaches new peak, raising concerns over declining herd immunity as measles cases escalate and policy debates intensify. The share of U.S. kindergartners with a vaccine exemption reached a new high in…
Supermarket staples often appear healthy but are laden with sugar, salt, and additives. Nutritionists caution consumers to scrutinise ingredient lists and understand the true nutritional value behind popular foods like cereals, processed meats, and energy drinks. Supermarket shelves can make…
U.S. childhood vaccination rates are slipping amid record-high exemptions, risking a resurgence of preventable diseases as state-by-state disparities grow wider, prompting concerns among health officials about the future of herd immunity. New school forms are landing just as the latest…
