Tag: Children
Obesity; Six-Fold Risk for Middle-Aged Children of Obese Parents
A Norwegian study found a significant link between parental obesity and middle-aged obesity in their children. The Researchers focused on participants aged...
Forest Bathing for Kids: Unlocking Nature’s Therapeutic Power
In today’s fast-paced, screen-dominated world, finding ways to nurture children’s mental and emotional health is more important than ever. One emerging practice...
Child-Killer Diseases Surge as Climate and Conflict Escalate
In 2024, three devastating diseases—dengue, cholera, and mpox (child-killer diseases)—reached alarming levels, threatening global health, especially in vulnerable communities. These diseases are...
Teaching Children Science of Sleep Through Classics
Classic fairy tales often teach moral lessons, but their insights go beyond values, said researchers in the Christmas issue of The BMJ. These...
Hunger Crisis Deepens in the Arab Region
Hunger in the Arab region worsened in 2023, with 66.1 million people—14% of the population—facing hunger, according to a new United Nations...
Birth Registration for Children Reaches 77%, but Millions Remain Invisible
Birth registration, a fundamental right for every child, has seen steady progress over the past five years. Over 500 million children under...
Afghanistan; Women, Girls, and a Nation Under Siege
Afghanistan continues to witness a decline in freedoms under the Taliban's rule. Women and girls bear the brunt of these restrictions. The...
Myopia in Children: Rising Rates, Risks
Myopia, also known as shortsightedness, is becoming increasingly common in children. A recent global study reveals that myopia already affects up to...
The Educational Crisis in Afghanistan Women and Girls Under Taliban...
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Sudan’s Urban Crisis: War’s Devastating Toll on Households
Eighteen months of devastating conflict have severely disrupted the lives of urban households across Sudan. A joint study released today paints a...
