COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — The Swedish parliament passed a law Wednesday lowering the age required for people to legally change their gender from 18 to 16. Those under 18 still need approval from a guardian, a doctor and the National Board of
Tayla Clement, 26, was born with a rare disorder that has made it impossible for her to smile — but she says she is grateful for it. Born and raised in New Zealand, Clement has Moebius syndrome, a neurological disease that affects
A New York speech pathologist is using improvisational theater, better known as “improv,” to help young adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to develop their social skills. Bob Domingo, PhD, a speech language pathologist and assistant professor at Long Island University Post
Young Brits who moved to Germany have revealed what it’s like living in the European country, with the cost of living crisis in the UK seeing hundreds opting to move abroad. One person who made the leap was James Haskins who moved
The list of sacrifices women make for their children just got longer, as a new study reveals that pregnancy can accelerate aging in young mothers. Research from the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health found that women who had been pregnant
COMITANCILLO, Guatemala (AP) — Every night for nearly two years, Glendy Aracely Ramírez has prayed by the altar in her parents’ mud-brick bedroom where, under a large crucifix, is a picture of her sister Blanca. The 23-year-old died alongside 50 other migrants
A charity which has received £220,000 from the taxpayer has been accused of targeting vulnerable young people to encourage them to use puberty blockers. Space Youth Project in Dorset claims to “support young people who are or may be LGBT+” and “overcome
Police have arrested a 25-year-old man for allegedly stabbing to death a mother who was out walking her baby in a stroller in Bradford, England on Saturday. While police did not name the person they arrested, he has been identified by the
Accelerated aging — when someone’s biological age is greater than their chronological age — could increase the risk of cancer tumors. That’s according to new research presented this week at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting in San Diego,
Japan’s imperial family made their debut on Instagram with the aim of shedding their reclusive image and connecting with younger generations. The Imperial Household Agency, responsible for the family’s affairs, posted photos and videos showcasing Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako’s public engagements