Digital appeals may make school and sports fundraising quicker, but involving children can teach responsibility, persistence and the value of contributing to their community. A small moment at home can sometimes expose a larger lesson. In this case, it was…
Global advisers are calling for countries to add a third inactivated polio vaccine dose and consider extra doses during prolonged outbreaks, with hexavalent vaccines seen as a way to improve coverage. Global polio experts have endorsed a push to strengthen…
Men account for a substantial share of eating-disorder diagnoses, yet stigma and persistent stereotypes can leave symptoms overlooked , particularly among LGBTQ+ men. Eating disorders are often described in public conversation as a problem that affects only young women, but…
A multi-country study is examining how infants’ early gut microbes, breast milk and immune responses may influence protection from the oral rotavirus vaccine. Researchers have taken a closer look at how a baby’s earliest gut bacteria may intersect with protection…
From preparing school bags the night before to using timers for screen time, Austrian ADHD trainer Anna-Maria Sanders recommends practical routines that make everyday transitions calmer. Families raising a child with ADHD often discover that the hardest part of the…
Taking charge of a child’s team may promise more shared time, but the demands of coaching can leave parents with less attention and patience at home. Last year, one parent decided to coach his son’s football team for a reason…
Gochujang-marinated chicken, caramelised shredded carrots and kimchi mayo turn a single-tray supper into a colourful, make-ahead bowl with plenty of crunch. Sheet-pan dinners continue to appeal to busy home cooks because they keep the flavour high and the washing-up low,…
A multi-omics study of 1,543 milk samples identifies molecular markers associated with maternal nutrition, infant growth and the biology of the mammary gland. Researchers have identified seven molecules in human milk that may help explain how a mother’s nutritional state…
Health officials say an annual flu jab can reduce serious illness, hospitalisation and death, with protection taking about two weeks to build. As flu season begins, health officials are urging people who are eligible to get their annual shot without…
More than 41% of Spanish adolescents say they have had, or believe they have had, a mental health problem in the past year, while girls and teenagers from poorer households report the steepest decline in wellbeing. More than 41% of…
