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Childhood Cancer International's survivor network, SurNet, brought together childhood cancer survivors worldwide in 2025 through webinars, shared stories, and advocacy. The growing community is now expanding partnerships to reach even more survivors seeking connection and hope.
New research shows that strong parental relationships in adulthood can actually shift how young people remember difficult childhoods. The discovery could transform how doctors and researchers understand trauma and healing.
New research shows that thinking about the legacy you'll leave behind isn't just for older people—it can improve mental health and bring more meaning to life at any age. From donating organs to passing down values, people are finding hope in considering their lasting impact.
A groundbreaking survey is gathering the voices of childhood cancer survivors across Africa to improve their long-term care and support. The initiative aims to fill a critical gap in understanding what these survivors face after treatment ends.
Scientists discovered a simple visual trick that helps people remember their childhoods more vividly. By showing adults a younger version of their own face moving in sync with them, researchers helped unlock rich, detailed memories from early life.
Steve Corino turned Times Square into a wedding chapel with a surprise proposal and ceremony that caught everyone off guard. The WWE Performance Center coach married his childhood sweetheart under New York's brightest lights.
Indian cricket star Axar Patel, who helped India win the T20 World Cup 2026, has a love story that started in their childhood friend circle in Gujarat. His wife Meha, a nutritionist, has been his anchor from local cricket grounds to global glory.
Scientists discovered that difficult childhoods can rewire the brain-gut connection, causing digestive issues decades later. The breakthrough could transform how doctors treat stomach problems.
Researchers at UVA are developing the first new treatment in 40 years for Ewing sarcoma, a rare childhood cancer that desperately needs better options. The breakthrough targets a protein once thought impossible to treat.
Actor Matthew McConaughey shares how three strict household rules from his Texas childhood transformed into parenting principles he now uses with his own children. The lessons center on perseverance, mindful language, and honesty.
A man who beat childhood leukaemia at age six has returned to healthcare as a children's nurse, inspired by the care he received during three years of treatment. Dan Laird now works at the same hospital trust where he once fought for his life.
Greece transformed from having Europe's worst childhood obesity rates to becoming a WHO model country in just a few years. The nationwide program reached 75% of families and helped eight in 10 overweight children achieve healthy weight.
The family of Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti chose to license his catalog instead of selling it, ensuring his revolutionary music stays under family control for generations. It's a powerful story about protecting artistic legacy in an era when many musicians are cashing out.
Four championship-winning coaches will lead the 2026 HBCU Legacy Bowl in New Orleans, including two who just faced off in a thrilling 40-38 championship game. The all-star event showcases top Black college football talent for NFL scouts while celebrating a resurgence in HBCU football excellence.
Bangladesh is bringing together government officials, researchers, and development experts to prove that investing in children early creates lasting social mobility and breaks generational poverty. New evidence shows supporting early childhood development delivers better returns than interventions later in life.
Florida proves childhood poverty isn't inevitable, reducing numbers by over 200,000 children through collaboration between businesses, schools, and community groups. The state now aims to cut child poverty in half by 2030.
Ethiopia launched its first international conference on early childhood development, bringing together African leaders to transform care for millions of young children. The summit showcases how the nation is building one of Africa's most child-friendly cities.
Charlottesville just secured $60,000 to help community members launch careers as early childhood educators. The city is one of only 14 across the Southeast chosen for a national economic growth program.
Ghana just unveiled a bold new policy that could transform the lives of millions of children under age eight. The plan recognizes that 90% of brain development happens before age five and treats early childhood care as a national investment.
A new study brings encouraging news for the half million Americans who survived childhood cancer. Testing their heart health early works just as well as expensive counseling sessions.
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