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New Official Growth Charts for Children and Adolescents in Switzerland: Pediatric Guidelines

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Switzerland’s official pediatric growth charts have been updated for the first time in over a decade, introducing new standards for monitoring children’s height, weight, and body mass index (BMI) from birth through adolescence. The revised curves, developed by Paediatrie Suisse (Swiss Pediatric Society), reflect modern population data and aim to improve early detection of growth-related … Read more

Germany Proposes Social Media Ban for Under 14s

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Germany is currently navigating a contentious debate over the digital safety of its youth, as the center-right Christian Democratic Union (CDU) explores a potential ban on social media for minors under the age of 16. The proposal, which targets major platforms including TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, YouTube, Facebook, Twitch, and Reddit, reflects a growing urgency among … Read more

Compulsive Media Use in Teens Linked to Sleep Problems, Mental Distress & Suicide Risk – US Study

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The Growing Link Between Early Smartphone Use and Mental Health Crisis in Young People The ubiquitous presence of smartphones in the lives of today’s youth is raising serious concerns among health professionals. Whereas offering connectivity and access to information, increasing evidence suggests a strong correlation between early and compulsive smartphone use and a rise in … Read more

Liechtenstein Snowcamp & 1418-Coach Training 2026: Youth Sports Development

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Vaduz, Liechtenstein – February 23, 2026 – The Principality of Liechtenstein is demonstrating a continued commitment to youth development in winter sports through two key initiatives recently completed by the Stabsstelle für Sport: the traditional Snowcamp and the 1418-Coach Ausbildung (training program). Both programs, held in the popular ski resort of Malbun, provided young people … Read more

Last-Minute Tickets: 6 Berlin Concerts Still Available

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2026-01-21 17:02:00 Die amerikanische Sängerin Halsey steht in einer Ahnenreihe großer Schmerzenskünstlerinnen, die von Nina Simone bis Billie Eilish reicht. Ihr letztes Album ist ein faszinierendes Verwechslungsspiel mit 18 Ikonen der Pophistorie. Außerdem von der Ticket-Redaktion für Sie ausgewählt: eine schwedische Avantgarde-Organistin, eine Berliner Underground-Legende, genderfluider Glamrock und Hip-Hop aus Kalifornien und dem Rhein-Main-Gebiet. 1 … Read more