A nationally representative Hungarian study found that persistent abdominal pain in teenagers commonly overlaps with pain elsewhere in the body, poorer wellbeing, bullying and difficulties at school. Parents who are relieved to learn that a child’s recurring stomach ache has…
Analysis of 1,600 adults finds vaccine scepticism is most strongly associated with education, religion, region and confidence in scientists, rather than health status alone. A new analysis of adults in Türkiye suggests that vaccine doubt is shaped far more by…
The best phonics apps do more than teach the alphabet, helping children blend sounds, spell words and apply patterns when they meet unfamiliar text. A child can recite the alphabet perfectly and still stall on a simple word like “cat”.…
Swapping in oat or wholegrain flour, adding a little ground seed and choosing fruit or yoghurt toppings can make pancakes more filling and nutritious without sacrificing simplicity. Pancakes do not have to be treated as an indulgence by default. The…
Drawing on conversations with more than 30,000 young people, Tony Griffin’s illustrated guide addresses emotions, pressure, loss and self-acceptance for teenagers and the adults supporting them. Tony Griffin’s “The Teenager’s Book of Life” is being presented as a practical companion…
A Beykoz University lecturer urges parents to limit children’s exposure to violent content, maintain routines and listen calmly for signs of lasting distress. Children who witness violence, even at a distance, may carry the effects far beyond the moment itself,…
The overhaul of America’s vaccine advisory system has delayed routine recommendations and widened the gap between CDC guidance, medical advice and insurance coverage. Federal vaccine policy has been left in disarray after Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s overhaul of…
A two-year study suggests children’s responses to happy and sad faces shift as depressive symptoms grow, with family history influencing the pattern. Researchers at Binghamton University say a simple eye-tracking task may help spot children who are more vulnerable to…
Performance may peak in the late afternoon, but researchers say the most effective workout time depends on personal body clocks, sleep patterns and the routine people can maintain. The question of when to exercise has a simple answer only on…
UNICEF expects about 500,000 Yemeni children to suffer severe wasting in 2026 as conflict, displacement and collapsing health services obstruct lifesaving treatment. UNICEF has warned that acute malnutrition among children in Yemen is rising sharply, with the most severe cases…
