The Eastern Cape Department of Health joins the national World Breastfeeding Week celebrations, emphasising proven interventions to reverse declining breastfeeding rates and promote infant health through community outreach and policy support. The Eastern Cape Department of Health has joined the…
UNICEF urges Nigerian mothers to embrace exclusive breastfeeding amid concerns over low uptake, emphasising its health, economic, and social benefits during World Breastfeeding Week 2026. UNICEF has urged Nigerian mothers to embrace exclusive breastfeeding, saying it remains one of the…
Nutrition experts emphasise that a balanced, diverse diet centred on fresh produce, dairy, and hydration is key to protecting children from summer-related illnesses. The advice highlights the importance of routine meals over reliance on single superfoods for immunity. As summer…
As students return to school, health experts highlight the rising concern over heavy backpacks, with digital and print materials complicating the load children carry daily, prompting calls for smarter packing and lighter loads. As the new school year approaches, families…
A crackdown on federal funding has led to the cancellation of outdoor trips and programmes for thousands of American children, risking long-term impacts on environmental awareness and mental health. A summer hiking trip can be life-changing for a teenager who…
A large French cohort study reveals that nirsevimab, a long-acting monoclonal antibody used to protect against respiratory syncytial virus, is also associated with a significant reduction in hospital admissions for invasive pneumococcal disease in infants, with effects lasting up to…
Sanofi’s MenQuadfi has received European approval for use in infants from six weeks old, expanding protection against invasive meningococcal disease and marking a significant milestone in early childhood immunisation efforts. Sanofi has said MenQuadfi has won European approval for use…
Emerging research and club philosophies emphasise the importance of meaningful involvement over rushing into competitive selection, with calls for fairer, more transparent playing time policies to boost long-term participation and skill growth in youth soccer. Youth soccer’s fiercest arguments are…
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. advocates for increased measles vaccination as US faces its worst outbreak in over three decades, highlighting regional gaps in immunity and ongoing risks. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy…
A homemade shawarma featuring soya chunks, fresh vegetables, and a paneer-based sauce provides a wholesome, easy-to-make alternative to traditional street food, ideal for family meals and lunchboxes. A homemade shawarma with soya chunks, fresh vegetables and a paneer-based sauce offers…
