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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.
Ghana just made a landmark commitment to its youngest citizens with a new national policy focused on early childhood care and development. The move positions the West African nation as a leader in investing in children's futures from birth through age eight.
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.
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.
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.
Scientists have discovered that how you feel about getting older can actually change how long you live. People with positive attitudes about aging live an average of 7.5 years longer than those with negative views.
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.
New research reveals that framing environmental actions positively—like "eat more plants" instead of "eat less meat"—makes people significantly more likely to act and feel happier about it. The simple messaging shift could transform how we talk about climate solutions.
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.
Sustainable fashion company Reformation announced an ambitious "climate positive" goal in 2019, aiming to give back more to the planet than it takes. The move came after landmark climate reports pushed the company to rethink its entire environmental strategy.
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 new study of 11,000 seniors found that 45% improved their mental and physical health over a decade, with positive attitudes being the key factor. Atlanta's free Primetime Seniors program shows how staying active and optimistic keeps participants thriving in their 60s, 70s, and 80s.
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.
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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