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Million young people to be offered meningitis B vaccine ahead of university
2+ hour, 16+ min ago (708+ words) A new UK-wide vaccine programme aims to protect students amid concerns over recent meningitis B outbreaks. Young people heading to university or residential further education this autumn will be offered a meningitis B vaccine as part of a major new…...
Teenagers are split on whether using AI for homework counts as cheating, new study finds
3+ day, 12+ hour ago (643+ words) New research reveals many teens are unsure where the line is when it comes to AI and schoolwork. AI tools are becoming a normal part of everyday life for many families, but new research suggests teenagers are still figuring out…...
Women's health terms "shadow-banned' on social media
1+ week, 1+ day ago (633+ words) MPs raise concerns after a new white paper revealed women's health terms are reportedly flagged or suppressed online. Conversations about periods, menopause, miscarriage and breastfeeding could be quietly restricted on social media, according to a new white paper shared in…...
Best kids backpacks for school, childcare or travel 2026
2+ week, 21+ hour ago (1833+ words) From stingrays and unicorns to Disney and Nike, here are the best kids school bags and backpacks starting from just "6. 99 From the first days of nursery to the start of primary school and beyond, a good-quality kids' backpack can quickly…...
Ickle Bubba Venus Jogger Pro all-terrain pushchair review
3+ week, 4+ day ago (1902+ words) Can the Ickle Bubba Venus Jogger Pro Prime work as both an everyday pushchair and running buggy? Find out how it performed when tested with a newborn and toddler. A budget friendly option that works well as a jogger and…...
Tin Can launches in UK for parents keen to create a "90s-style childhood" for their kids
3+ week, 1+ day ago (323+ words) Tin Can launches in the UK as parents look for ways to cut screen time and delay smartphones for kids....
Pressuring your child to eat could make picky eating worse, study suggests
3+ week, 23+ hour ago (651+ words) New research links parental feeding pressure with more food refusal and longer, more stressful mealtimes. A new study has found that pressuring young children to eat, including using threats or bribes, may be linked to more food refusal and longer,…...
Fathers" emotional warmth linked to better teen mental health, new major study finds
3+ week, 23+ hour ago (603+ words) New research suggests parenting style, and emotional warmth in particular, may shape teenagers" mental health over time. Parents often worry about how today"s decisions might affect their children years down the line. Now, new research suggests that parenting style,…...
Ofcom child safety update: Instagram, Snapchat and Roblox
3+ week, 1+ day ago (641+ words) New anti-grooming measures and stricter teen protections are being introduced across major apps. Children using some of the UK's most popular social media and gaming platforms could soon see stronger protections against online grooming and harmful content, after Ofcom secures…...