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A new health scorecard shows 16 Southern African nations have made major progress in reproductive health, with 12 countries lowering teen pregnancy rates and 6 reducing maternal deaths. The wins come from better sex education in schools and focused health programs, though experts say continued investment is needed to keep the momentum going.
Instagram is testing new protections to prevent teens from seeing too much content about body image, dieting, and mental health struggles. The change aims to keep younger users' feeds balanced and healthier.
Meta, TikTok, YouTube, Snap, and other major platforms are voluntarily submitting to independent safety ratings focused on protecting teen mental health. The new system will grade how well each platform shields users aged 13-19 from harmful content.
After losing classmates to suicide, two Niagara Falls teens are connecting environmental health data to mental wellness and demanding better air quality monitoring. Their advocacy is bringing attention to how cleaner air could help their community heal.
Senator Oluremi Tinubu is rallying nations to invest in science-backed health systems and collaborative solutions. Her World Health Day message champions the One Health approach that connects human, animal, and environmental wellbeing.
A landmark jury decision found Meta and YouTube liable for creating addictive platforms that harm young people's mental health, awarding $3 million to a young plaintiff. This first-of-its-kind verdict could reshape how social media companies design their platforms for teens.
A Los Angeles jury ruled that Instagram and YouTube contributed to a young woman's mental health struggles, ordering Meta and Google to pay $3 million in damages. The landmark decision could pave the way for holding social media companies accountable for harm to young users.
For the first time ever, a jury found social media giants responsible for harming a young person's mental health. The landmark verdict could spark sweeping changes across Big Tech, similar to what tobacco companies faced decades ago.
High schoolers are staffing a peer-to-peer crisis line that's been helping struggling teens for over 40 years. Teen Line volunteers answer more than 10,000 calls, texts, and emails annually from youth around the world.
Three out of four American teens now sleep less than eight hours a night, but screens aren't the main culprit. New research reveals a surprising path forward for exhausted adolescents.
A new comprehensive guide shows organizations how to secure funding for Mental Health First Aid programs, making mental health education more accessible to communities nationwide. The step-by-step resource covers everything from finding grants to writing winning applications.
A new study of 6,000 teens shows that pre-teens with supportive families and schools are far less likely to develop problematic gaming habits. While some young gamers face mental health risks, the research reveals clear pathways to prevention.
Unity Health in Searcy is launching a community campaign to strengthen care for patients from birth through adolescence. The Start Strong Stay Strong initiative focuses on neonatal intensive care, teen mental health, and advanced cancer treatment.
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As 25,000 students prepare for mid-year exams in KwaZulu-Natal, mental health advocates are launching a compassionate support network that prioritizes wellbeing over perfect scores. Free 24/7 counseling and practical coping strategies are now available to every student who needs them.
A global coalition of over 100 organizations from 40 countries is calling on the World Health Organization to treat gun violence as a preventable public health emergency, not just a criminal justice issue. The movement, inspired by survivors like South African activist who lived 40 years with a gunshot disability, aims to save lives through the same public health approach that reduced tobacco deaths worldwide.
Yale School of Public Health is turning medical research into real-world solutions that work at scale. Through its new Future of Health Innovation Hub, students and faculty are launching startups that have already reached 30 countries and helped millions access better healthcare.
Two major health organizations just joined forces to revolutionize healthcare access for millions of African women and adolescents. The partnership will bring life-saving innovations, better health products, and data-driven solutions to communities across the continent.
Two major health organizations just joined forces to transform healthcare for women and adolescents across Africa. The partnership will use data and innovation to improve health outcomes for millions.
Six health champions from five continents received top global honors for bringing lifesaving care to the world's most underserved communities. Their work proves that innovation and compassion can transform health systems from the ground up.
Nigeria has trained 78,000 frontline health workers in just two years and expanded health insurance to nearly 22 million people. The dramatic improvements show how focused investment can transform healthcare access for millions.
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