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Up until now, it has been thought that children throw tantrums because of their parents. To some, a child screaming in the presence of large crowds meant that their mums and dads weren't raising them the right way. However, new evidence now shows that a child's upbringing is not to blame for a toddler's tantrum as these behaviors have a lot more to do with a kid's genes...

As children grow older, they are faced with increasing pressures to look, act and be a certain way. The burden of conforming to social pressures has gotten so bad that UK youngsters could possibly be the unhappiest in the world. A survey conducted by YoungMinds, a mental health awareness website for children, suggests that the fear of failure, bullying and the stress of being more attractive could...

While some people continue to speculate what causes homosexuality in people, a new book suggests that sexuality develops well before a child is even born. Written by neuroscientist Dick Swaab, the book titled We Are Our Brains explains that pregnant women who aren’t free from stress can change certain hormones in their undeveloped baby. He wrote: “Pregnant woman suffering from stress are also...

Innocence en Danger is a French non-profit organisation that aims to fight the sexual abuse of children. Their latest ad campaign, which can be found in magazines, newspapers and on bus shelters around Paris, highlights the risks associated with talking to people you don't know online. Using emoticons, the campaign reveals that there is more than meets the eye to a simple funny face...

As youngsters enter adulthood, they begin to explore new things. One of the areas that teenagers become very keen on learning is sex. However, the wrong actions could get them into more trouble than it’s worth. Prime Minister Cameron recently admitted he wants teachers to re-evaluate sex education for youngsters. Since the current program hasn’t been updated since 2000, there are a lot of new...

For many years, drug companies have tried to create a Viagra for women. However, a woman’s psychological state set determines whether or not she wants to have sex so companies have found it increasingly hard to develop the right product. Today, researchers are testing a drug that could boost a woman’s libido for up to two hours – and also help them shed a few pounds. The drug, which is a...

Most married couples confess that the happiest day of their lives is not their wedding day but rather when they are finally able to be called mummy and daddy. However, a recent study shows that couples who did not have children are happier than those who do. Conducted by the Open University, researchers interviewed over 5,000 couples of different ages and statuses. They found that childless...

Kirstie Allsopp has recently admitted to secretly enjoying household chores such as ironing, because it keeps her ‘sane’. The 42-year-old says that she and her friends find comfort in doing repetitive house tasks because they’re therapeutic and claims all women feel the same way. The co-host of Location, Location, Location said: “I’m absolutely convinced that those repetitive tasks that...

Scientist claim to have found the secret to turning the clock as far as 40 years. Experts from Harvard University believe that eternal youth can be achieved after they discovered a natural compound proven to undo the effects of aging in mice. The protein known as NAD is found in all living cells, and is now believed to be the key ingredient to help slow down the age process. Researchers tested...

Children who use tablets or phones can risk coming across inappropriate material online. Culture Secretary Maria Miller warns parents to ensure that anti-porn filters are applied to their children’s tablets as they are expected to be one of the top Christmas sellers this year. Mrs Miller said: “For parents and children, the internet is fast becoming part of everyday life at work, at school and...