Health

New Stanford-led research examines the different online harms teenagers can face and why parents need open, informed conversations.

A study found that just three minutes with miniature horses or donkeys may help teenagers feel calmer, less anxious, sad and lonely.

Millions of Indians remain exposed to second-hand smoke, with women and children facing serious health risks from indoor tobacco exposure.

Gambling counselling among South Korean teenagers rose 40.9% in 2025, with illegal online betting accounting for the largest share of cases.

A Danish study has linked prenatal paracetamol exposure with reproductive-development changes in baby girls, but causation and future fertility remain uncertain.

Young-onset dementia can leave families facing delayed diagnosis, financial strain and emotional exhaustion while caring for loved ones.

A study of 421 children found that different dietary patterns were associated with measurable blood-metabolite signatures, though further research is needed.

Measles outbreaks are prompting renewed concern as parents are urged to check vaccinations and recognise symptoms of the highly contagious disease.

Qatar’s new digital safety campaign urges families to guide children towards safer, healthier and more responsible technology use.

Babies born to mothers who had anaemia during pregnancy may have smaller brain volumes, particularly in regions associated with movement, learning and emotional regulation, according to a new study by researchers from King’s College London and the University of Cape Town. Anaemia may affect early brain development The study followed 394 mother-infant pairs in Cape […]

Reading anonymous confessions online can feel surprisingly comforting, especially when strangers share deeply personal experiences alongside ordinary moments such as meals, daily routines or family life. Psychologists say this appeal may be linked to a basic human need for connection, trust and emotional understanding. Why we are drawn to personal stories A recent report by […]

Depression is less like a bad mood and more like a slow fog that settles over everything a person does. It changes how they sleep, think, work, and connect with others. Someone can look perfectly ordinary from the outside while quietly finding that the simplest parts of their day have become a struggle.

Gambling addiction can quietly destroy young lives, finances and families, making early recognition, open conversations and timely support essential.

Shanghai: China is emerging as a growing destination for international cancer patients seeking advanced treatments, particularly CAR-T cell therapy, as lower costs, faster treatment and rapid biotechnology development attract patients from countries including New Zealand, the United States and Australia. Shanghai emerges as a cancer treatment hub CAR-T, or chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy, involves […]

A study of 252 mother-child pairs suggests that eating more fruits and vegetables during pregnancy may be linked to healthier weight in children.

Grapes, nuts, toy parts and magnets can pose serious risks to toddlers, making careful supervision and quick recognition of symptoms essential.

Mom influencers are reshaping motherhood online, but the trend raises concerns about pressure, gender roles, commercialisation and child privacy.

Spending time in nature may give an overstimulated brain a much-needed break, helping the body move away from a constant state of alertness.

Research suggests bacteria commonly found in classroom dust may be associated with reduced lung function in children, raising health concerns.

Childhood weight gain can have several everyday triggers. Understanding them can help parents focus on healthier habits rather than quick fixes.