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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.
From "never go to bed on an argument" to "keep moving forward," readers share the simple wisdom passed down from parents and grandparents that still guides them decades later. These nuggets of advice prove that the best lessons often come in the smallest packages.
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.
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.
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.
Jeremy Hansen carried the Seven Sacred Laws from Indigenous elders aboard Artemis II, using ancient teachings to guide humanity's farthest space journey. The Canadian Space Agency mission specialist says courage, humility, respect, love, honesty, wisdom, and truth shape his daily 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.
A scholar reveals how the 18 sections of the Mahabharata epic form a beautiful metaphor of a living tree, with each part representing seeds, roots, branches, flowers, and fruits. This fresh perspective makes the 5,000-year-old text accessible and meaningful for modern readers seeking wisdom.
A century-old former WWII codebreaker named Alice captivated children with tales of life without phones, secret wartime work, and her surprisingly simple secret to longevity. The heartwarming conversation shows what happens when curiosity meets a lifetime of wisdom.
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.
An ancient Korean proverb is reminding modern workers that collaboration beats going it alone every time. The simple wisdom applies to everything from office projects to emotional support.
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.
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.
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