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…
Building emotional resilience, independence, and routine familiarity can help children feel more confident and prepared for their first day at preschool, according to child development experts. Sending a child to preschool can feel like a milestone for the whole family.…
A Harvard-led discussion echoes the U.S. Surgeon General’s warning on parental mental health, emphasising that structural issues like economic pressures and community support are key to reducing parental stress and fostering healthier families. Parents are being asked to do more…
Teachers in Anchorage warn that the cessation of universal free school meals has heightened hunger among students and added pressures on families, highlighting both educational and community impacts of the policy change. Teachers in Anchorage, Alaska, say the end of…
A large U.S. cohort study has concluded that prenatal exposure to organophosphate pesticides does not correlate with autism-related traits, providing new evidence amidst ongoing debates over chemical safety and child development. A large U.S. cohort study has found no evidence…
