Dr Joan Madia

Growth mindset interventions aim to empower students by promoting the belief that intelligence is malleable. While they show modest academic benefits, new research suggests they cannot overcome structural inequalities alone. Socioeconomic status remains a major driver of achievement gaps, highlighting that belief must be paired with systemic support to truly close the education gap.

Southern European countries face higher rates of healthy diet unaffordability than Northern Europe, despite improvements since 2017. This nutritional inequality reflects economic disparities and challenges EU commitments to health equity.

Summary This article examines the global obesity epidemic, analyzing its alarming growth across populations and regions. It presents key...