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WASHINGTON, DC — The Children’s Defense Fund (CDF), a leading national youth advocacy organization, has issued an urgent call to federal leaders to preserve and protect Head Start, the landmark early learning and health services program that has supported American families for more than six decades. The defense of the program comes in response to…
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Biomedical engineers at Duke University have achieved a significant milestone in regenerative medicine, developing an injectable biomaterial that shows promise in helping the brain recover from the debilitating effects of an ischemic stroke. In a study published in the journal Cell Biomaterials, researchers demonstrated that by transforming the cavity left behind by lost brain tissue…
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For millions of people living in urban environments, the air inside the home is often taken for granted as a sanctuary from the smog and exhaust of the outside world. However, new research suggests that our indoor environments might be doing less to protect our brains than we previously assumed. A groundbreaking study recently published…
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By Cheryl Hall | June 23, 2026 As an occupational therapist, have you ever found yourself feeling overlooked or undervalued by the broader healthcare team? It is a sentiment that resonates deeply within the profession, yet it is far from an isolated experience. If you sit down with colleagues across the clinical spectrum—nurses, physician assistants,…
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For parents, caregivers, and speech-language pathologists, the journey of helping a child find their voice is often fraught with complexity. Every child develops at a different pace, and navigating the nuances of language acquisition requires not only patience but also a clear, evidence-based roadmap. A new suite of functional communication curriculums has been introduced to…
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For years, pet owners looking for a quick solution to excessive barking have turned to a seemingly high-tech, unobtrusive tool: the ultrasonic bark deterrent. Whether disguised as a decorative birdhouse, a collar, or a plug-in unit, these devices promise to curb unwanted noise with a simple pulse of sound. However, a growing body of evidence,…
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LUXEMBOURG — In a significant move to bolster the resilience of Lebanon’s beleaguered healthcare system, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the European Investment Bank (EIB) have formalized a strategic partnership aimed at addressing critical gaps in the country’s medical infrastructure. On 6 March 2025, during the prestigious EIB Group Forum held in Luxembourg, WHO…
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At Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital in Nashville, the newest piece of mobility equipment is a 3D-printed wheelchair—built layer by layer by a gaming and technology specialist who had never set out to design a wheelchair at all. That detail matters. It is a small sign of a much bigger shift happening in pediatric care:…
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WASHINGTON — Educators, therapists, and parents are increasingly turning to a social-emotional learning concept known as "The Size of the Problem" to help children navigate daily challenges, build resilience, and develop critical executive functioning skills. Designed to bridge the gap between emotional responses and actual situations, the strategy teaches children to evaluate the magnitude of…
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Beneath the polished surface of internalized ableism, a fundamental truth remains hidden from the mechanics of modern industrial society: no one genuinely wants to be seen and heard by the masses. Instead, people prefer to be understood and loved deeply by a few, while naturally holding a desire to love, support, and help one another.…
