children

In parts of sub-Saharan Africa, child mortality remains alarmingly high—roughly one in ten children does not survive past the age of five. The main drivers include unsafe drinking water, malnutrition,…

The cities of Calgary, Canada, and Juneau, Alaska, both ceased adding fluoride to their public water supplies—decisions that subsequent studies have shown to significantly impact children's oral health. After Calgary discontinued…

A new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) reveals that early life experiences significantly influence the development of white matter in the brain, which…

Australia is set to ban children under 16 from using numerous social media platforms in a year. Similar bans have been implemented in some countries and regions, with more contemplating…