4 reasons teens take part in social media challenges

Social media challenges are wide-ranging – both in the stunts they involve and the reasons why people do them. But why do young people take up...

Bones play an important role in our health – here’s how to keep them strong

Just as our muscles lose strength as we get older, so do our bones. This can have a serious effect on our lifestyle, and boosts risk...

Nine women share what it’s like to have a miscarriage

Miscarriage is a common woman’s health experience, but one that affects people differently. Ten years of studying miscarriage has taught me that no two women will...

How BookTok trends are influencing what you read – whether you use TikTok or not

If you’ve been in a bookshop recently, you may have seen references to BookTok – whether it’s stickers on books or whole tables dedicated to “BookTok...

‘Mum, can you play with me?’ It’s important to play with your kids but let them make the rules

Ron Lach/Pexels   Young children love to play with their mums and dads. But for busy parents, it’s often the last thing they feel like doing....

Virtual influencers: meet the AI-generated figures posing as your new online friends – as they try to sell you stuff

The future of influence is here: a digital avatar that captivates millions of adoring fans while offering unparalleled customisation and round-the-clock availability. Virtual influencers are transforming...

Medical gaslighting: when conditions turn out not to be ‘all in the mind’

What happens if you need to pee while you’re asleep?

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to curiouskidsus@theconversation.com. What...

What does having a ‘good relationship with food’ mean? 4 ways to know if you’ve got one

Travelling on a train recently you couldn’t help but overhear two women deep in conversation about a mutual obsession with food, including emotional triggers that pushed...

Fashion industry’s environmental impact is largely unknown – here’s why

How do the clothes you buy wear out the natural world? To take stock of the damage you have to account for the materials, water and...