Obesity in adolescent girls is associated with lower academic attainment levels throughout their teenage years, a new study has shown. The results showed that girls who were obese, as measured by BMI ...

In a nutshell, children from richer families tend to do better at school than children from poorer families. For the disadvantaged pupil — and in turn for their children — this means a lower chance of ...

Previous literature has shown that alcohol use may hinder educational achievements. Conversely, education may serve as a protective factor against the development of alcohol-use disorders. New ...

A new report from the Lumina Foundation shows that the percentage of working age adults who’ve earned a college degree or other postsecondary credential reached 53.7% in 2021. According to Lumina’s ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...