Adjustable belts, lighter resistance and a secure fit can help young athletes build acceleration and power without sacrificing sprint technique. Running parachutes are a simple way for young athletes to add resistance to sprint work without bringing a lot of…
A first national benchmark based on 2024 survey data finds substantial anxiety symptoms among US teenagers, alongside high levels of depression, suicidal thoughts and unmet treatment needs. A new analysis published in JAMA Pediatrics suggests that anxiety symptoms are common…
Exercise can sharpen cognition and support wellbeing, but performance pressure, social media comparison and compulsive training can turn sport into a mental strain. Sport is often praised for what it does for the body, but its effect on the mind…
A child’s repeated “I don’t know” may signal fear of being wrong, low confidence or difficulty processing a question , and experts say a calmer response from adults can help. When a child shrugs and says “I don’t know” to…
Sitting develops in stages and varies between babies, but persistent delays, regression or unusual movement patterns should be discussed with a healthcare professional. Many babies begin to sit with less help between about 6 and 8 months, but the timeline…
Nearly 1.92 million Somali children are expected to need treatment for acute malnutrition as conflict, disease, flooding and funding shortfalls limit access to care. For three days, Halima Abdullahi Ibrahim carried her three-year-old daughter, Asho Hassan Abdi, from their village…
The approval of mFlusiva has exposed a fractured US vaccine advisory system, leaving doctors, insurers and patients to navigate without clear federal guidance. The federal government’s vaccine policy machinery is showing signs of strain after the Food and Drug Administration…
Growing up involves uncertainty, experimentation and difficult emotions. Adults can help teenagers develop confidence not by demanding constant happiness, but by listening, offering guidance and making room for the full range of adolescent experience. Adolescence has always been a difficult…
Experts say shifting the focus from grades to curiosity, effort and connection can help children feel safer and more engaged at school. A month after schools reopened, many families are still adjusting to the return of timetables, homework and after-school…
Germany’s cabinet has approved plans for a levy on sugary drinks from July 2027, with higher rates for beverages containing at least 8g of sugar per 100ml and exemptions for juices, milk alternatives and sweetener-only drinks. Germany’s cabinet has cleared…
