Tag: Children
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Mass Evictions in Lagos: Thousands Displaced in Makoko, Including Baby Twins Now Living in a Canoe
Introduction: A city’s forced upheaval In Lagos, Nigeria, a shoreline community once celebrated for resilience is waking up to a new kind of dawn — one marked by mass evictions, shattered homes, and a rapid scramble for precarious shelter. Makoko, often described as Lagos’s floating slum, has long symbolized informal settlement challenges. When bulldozers arrived,…
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Alice in Wonderland Syndrome: What to know about this rare condition affecting children
What is Alice in Wonderland Syndrome? Alice in Wonderland Syndrome (AIWS) is a rare neurological condition that can cause distortions in perception. Children with AIWS may see parts of their body, other people, or their surroundings as larger or smaller than they actually are. They might feel as if the room is spinning, objects are…
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Quantedge Foundation: Expanding Social Mobility Through Strategic Philanthropy in Singapore
Introduction: A Quiet Force Aims Higher For a decade, Quantedge Foundation Singapore has operated quietly, funding a wide spectrum of causes with a particular emphasis on children and youth. As Chief Executive Xie Yao Quan signals a shift in strategy, the foundation is preparing to engage more directly with social mobility efforts that can alter…
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Determinants of Poor Glycemic Control in Children with Type 1 Diabetes in Northwest Ethiopia
Overview Poor glycemic control in children with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) remains a pressing public health challenge in many regions, including Northwest Ethiopia. Suboptimal blood glucose management increases the risk of acute complications and long-term diabetes-related outcomes, contributes to higher healthcare costs, and can shorten life expectancy. Identifying the determinants of poor glycemic control…
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How Russian Brainrot Became a Hit for Children
Understanding the Trend In recent years, a curious cultural shift has emerged in children’s play and online culture: memes and phrases rooted in Russian internet culture have found a surprising audience among younger fans. What started as niche content within online communities has blown up into a children’s phenomenon in some regions, turning playtime into…
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When an AI Toy Went Wrong: 50,000 Kids’ Chat Logs Exposed to Any Gmail User
Overview: A Toy That Learned Too Much In a troubling privacy incident, an AI-powered toy previously marketed as a friendly learning companion reportedly exposed tens of thousands of children’s chat logs to anyone with a Gmail account. The breach sheds light on how consumer devices designed for kids can inadvertently become gateways for data exposure,…
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Liberia Collaborative Advocacy Action Plan: Health, Gender, and Rights Advancement
Overview The Liberia Collaborative Advocacy Action Plan emerges from a concerted effort to align public health priorities with gender equality and social protection in Liberia. Spearheaded by Public Health Initiative Liberia (PHIL) and guided by the Ministry of Health, with active involvement from the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection and other key ministries,…
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Understanding a New Study on Slowing Myopia in Children
What the study reveals about slowing myopia in children Myopia, or nearsightedness, is rising among school-age children worldwide. A recent study consolidates what clinicians have observed for years: certain lifestyle and medical interventions can slow the progression of myopia in kids. While genetics set a baseline risk, environmental factors—especially time spent outdoors and near work—play…
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Slowing Myopia in Children: Proven Ways to Reduce Myopia
Understanding the Rise of Childhood Myopia Myopia, or nearsightedness, has moved from a routine vision issue to a pressing public health concern. In many countries, the number of children diagnosed with myopia is climbing rapidly, driven by lifestyle shifts that increase sustained close-up tasks and reduce time outdoors. Left unmanaged, progressive myopia can elevate risks…
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Trial Begins: Are Social Media Giants Harmful to Children?
Overview of the Trial A high-profile trial in Los Angeles opens this week, bringing a long-simmering debate about the effects of social media on young users into a courtroom setting. Plaintiffs accuse the major tech platforms of contributing to harm and, in some cases, acting with indifference to the potential dangers posed to minors. The…