Before kids head back to school, there's something important to check off the list: eye exams. Good eyesight is key to learning. If a child can't see well, it can slow down their progress in school. Kids might not even realize they have vision problems. They might squint a lot, tilt their heads, or move closer to things to see better. These could be signs that somet...
Ukraine's kids are growing up too fast. They're not playing games or going to school like other children. Instead, they're learning about danger and war. The fields around their homes are not safe. They are filled with mines and bombs. The Russians put them there. The kids can't play outside like they used to. They have to be careful all the time. The schools are cl...
Researchers in Denmark recently looked into how physical fitness, mental health, and social background affect how well kids aged 10 to 12 do in school. They wanted to see if being active, feeling good, and having a supportive environment make a difference in how kids think and learn. The study focused on a large group of children from all over Denmark. They checked ...
Globally, over 14 million children have never received any vaccines, a troubling trend that's not improving fast enough. Experts point to conflicts, lack of access, and misinformation as major roadblocks. While some progress has been made, the numbers remain alarmingly high. In 2024, fewer children were unvaccinated compared to 2023, but millions still lack protecti...
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children face a bigger challenge with overweight and obesity compared to other kids in Australia. This is a serious issue that needs attention. A recent study focused on understanding how weight changes over time in these children. The goal was to create a tool that can predict weight trends and help in planning effective health ...
Over the last 17 years, the health of American kids has been on a downward slope. This isn't just about one or two issues; it's a broad decline across many areas. Experts are raising alarms, pointing to rising obesity, more chronic diseases, and increasing mental health struggles like depression and anxiety. The numbers tell a stark story. Obesity rates have climbed...
Russia's actions in Ukraine have taken a grim turn, with reports of thousands of children being taken from their homes and sent to Russia. This isn't just about moving kids around; it's about changing who they are. Experts are saying this might be genocide, the worst kind of crime. The numbers are shocking. Ukraine says around 20, 000 children have been kidnapped, b...
Texas Hill Country's stunning landscapes are shaped by waterways that have carved through granite and limestone over centuries. When heavy rain falls, the ground can't soak it all up, and the water rushes downhill, filling streams and rivers beyond their limits. This creates predictable flood patterns, and authorities know which areas are most at risk. In early July...
Over the past 17 years, the health of children in the U. S. has taken a turn for the worse. Today's kids are more likely to be overweight, suffer from long-term illnesses, and struggle with mental health issues like depression. This isn't just one or two problems; it's a wide range of health concerns affecting children across the country. Experts have known about th...
In Azerbaijan, the Second Karabakh War left deep marks on the minds of many young people. From 2020 to 2023, researchers tracked the mental health of over 2, 400 kids and teens aged 5 to 16. They found that a huge number of them struggled with anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The numbers were shocking: 65% had anxiety, 40% dealt with depression, and a whopping 70% show...