6 h. ago Being shouted at by parents can alter child’s brain, experts tell UK MPs

Meeting will hear how exposure to verbal abuse leads to biological changes and can make mental ill-health likelierBeing shouted at by their parents reshapes children’s brains and makes them more likely to have mental ill-health and struggle to maintain friendships, MPs will hear on Monday.Verbal abuse by adults can leave children unable to enjoy pleasure and seeing the world as threatening, experts in child development and mental health will tell a meeting at Westminster. Continue reading...

Society

3 d. ago Parents: share your experiences of behaving badly during kids’ football matches

We would like to hear from parents who sometimes get too involved when their children play footballKids’ football can be emotional. Some parents shout at their own children, others swear at officials, and a few even get into fights. We’d like to hear from parents about the times they’ve become too involved in their kids’ football matches.What has your experience been like and how did your children react? Have you noticed other parents’ behaviour on the pitch? Continue reading...

Sport

1 week ago BBC wildlife expert, 28, left fighting for life with severe brain damage after plunging 30ft from cliff when climbing gear suddenly failed

Bruce Miller, 28, a researcher with the BBC's Natural History Unit, spent 17 days in a coma following the catastrophic fall at Avon Gorge, Somerset, in July last year.

Events

1 week ago Item in millions of bedrooms could cause brain damage during sleep... as experts warn to throw it out NOW

Researchers from Canada discovered a bedroom staple contains toxic substances like flame retardants and phthalates, both of which have been linked with an increased risk of brain damage.

Events

2 w. ago Mystery of sacrificial alter found with people buried inside – including sitting child

The discovery of an ancient Mayan altar with bodies inside including that of a child in a seated position has sparked a mystery after archaeologists share their theories on the ruin

Politics

3 w. ago The fascinating reason you forget what you're doing when you walk into a room

Experts have revealed that these so-called 'brain farts' are not anything to be concerned about.

Politics