Nigeria’s complex federal system hampers effective local service delivery, with authorities lacking the data, resources, and coordination needed to address childhood poverty, education, and health outcomes. A shift towards evidence-based governance at the local level is crucial for meaningful progress.…
A recent study reveals that the quality of parent-child relationships influences teenagers’ emotional health and their beliefs in a just world, highlighting the short-term impact of family closeness on adolescent adjustment. A new study in Frontiers in Psychology suggests that…
Experts emphasise that patience, empathy, and restraint in discipline foster better self-control and emotional intelligence in children, challenging the instinct for immediate correction. Parents often think correction has to be immediate to be effective, but delay can be wiser than…
A new survey reveals that over half of women of childbearing age prefer online tools for urgent breastfeeding concerns, raising concerns among medical experts about the accuracy and safety of relying on artificial intelligence and social media for infant care…
With Pennsylvania reporting its first measles-related deaths in over three decades amid a surge in cases, Illinois health officials urge residents to verify their vaccination status as outbreaks threaten communities. Illinois public health leaders are warning families to check their…
As the school year resumes, dancers face the challenge of balancing training, academics, and nutrition. Experts advise practical planning, flexible routines, and mindful eating to support energy, injury prevention, and overall well-being during this busy transition. As the new school…
Research based on post-war Britain suggests that limited sugar intake during pregnancy and early childhood may significantly reduce risks of various cancers in adulthood, highlighting the long-term impact of early nutrition. Scientists have found that a lower intake of sugar…
A behavioural strategy called ‘scheduled worry time’ is being adopted to help individuals contain everyday anxiety, offering a practical way to reduce mental fatigue and improve sleep. Worry can feel relentless: a mind that races from work deadlines to family…
Research from the University of Gothenburg suggests that a healthy start in life, including diet and lifestyle choices, may lower the risk of developing inflammatory bowel disease, particularly Crohn’s disease, by early adulthood. A healthy start in the first years…
Research published in Scientific Reports highlights that different types of dietary fibre, like pectin and xyloglucan, could play a distinct role in shaping the gut microbiome in young children, potentially impacting gut health and immunity. A study accepted for publication…
