As the new school year approaches, many children experience stress and anxiety. Experts highlight simple strategies for parents to help ease the transition and support young people’s mental health amid rising back-to-school worries. As the new school year draws closer,…
Guatemaltecos por la Nutrición, backed by Castillo Hermanos, presented its innovative approach to reducing child malnutrition at the Public Health World Conference 2026 in Singapore, gaining international recognition for its impactful results and scalable strategy. Guatemaltecos por la Nutrición, the…
Restarting anti-obesity medication shortly after sleeve gastrectomy in adolescents and young adults leads to greater weight loss and improved eating behaviours, without increasing complications, new research suggests. Restarting obesity medication soon after sleeve gastrectomy appears to improve weight-loss results in…
As more parents share their child’s cancer journey on social media, experts warn of complex ethical issues surrounding consent, privacy, and the child’s future autonomy, prompting calls for cautious, informed discussions with healthcare professionals. Parents who share their child’s cancer…
A new study highlights how stress originating from birth families and adoptive households influences children’s growth through different mechanisms, emphasising the complex interplay of genetics and environment in adoption. A study of adopted children suggests that stress in the birth…
Research indicates that introducing children to swimming at a young age can enhance coordination, attention, and literacy skills, while also providing safety benefits and supporting mental health, according to recent studies and child health experts. A growing body of evidence…
Experts emphasise that fostering a child’s natural curiosity and participation in music through simple, screen-free play and household instruments lays vital foundations for future musical learning, even before formal lessons begin. Children often show an interest in music long before…
Ragi waffles are emerging as a convenient and nutritious choice to incorporate finger millet into children’s diets, offering a tasty, eggless treat that appeals to young palates while packing essential nutrients. Ragi waffles are emerging as an easy way to…
Registered dietitian Alyssa Justice advocates gradual changes, such as incorporating more fruit and whole grains into meals, to increase fibre intake and improve gut health without drastic dietary overhauls. Registered dietitian Alyssa Justice says the simplest way to eat more…
As US schools reopen, experts stress the importance of comprehensive, age-appropriate sex education that promotes communication, consent, and self-identity, challenging narrow risk-focused approaches and advocating for holistic well-being in policy and practice. As schools across the US settle back into…
