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Senegal's street children turn trauma into art in Africa's biggest exhibition
Young boys who were forced to beg on the streets for Islamic teachers have turned their suffering into art, as they join more than 1,000 artists showing their work at Africa’s... More
U.S. YouTube star unveils trainers with a modern slavery twist
Known for unveiling the latest sneakers from Adidas and Nike on his YouTube channel, American vlogger Jacques Slade has unboxed a pair of trainers with a twist - they highlight... More
Pressure mounts on Sudan to pardon teen bride for killing 'rapist' husband
The United Nations and international rights groups have called on Sudan to pardon a 19-year-old girl sentenced to death after she killed her husband as he tried to rape her, saying... More
After fleeing Boko Haram, Cameroonian girls sell sex to survive
Djamila lowers her eyes and nervously fiddles with the veil covering part of her face. She has bathed, put on her nicest clothes and is heading out to a busy crossroads called the “... More
From the streets to the World Cup: homeless children play Premier League
Rising youth homelessness will come under the spotlight on Friday as the Street Child World Cup kicks off in Moscow, where 230 children from 20 countries are taking part in a... More
Some teens may have mental health issues after weight-loss surgery
Adolescents may develop new or worsening mental health problems after weight-loss surgery, particularly those who already had symptoms at the time of the procedure, according to a... More
Auto repair shop jump-starts Ugandan child soldiers into new lives
As a young boy chasing chickens on his parents’ farm in northern Uganda, Louis Lakor dreamed of becoming a teacher. But when he finally set foot in a local primary school, aged... More
London bans junk food ads on public transport to fight child obesity
London plans to ban junk food advertising on its entire public transport network to tackle child obesity, which is among the highest in Europe, Mayor Sadiq Kahn said on Friday.... More
Many cannabis dispensaries recommend pot to pregnant women
More than two-thirds of cannabis dispensaries recommend that pregnant women use marijuana to treat morning sickness even though doctors advise against it because of safety concerns... More
Major review backs cervical cancer shots, especially for teens
Vaccines designed to prevent infection with human papillomavirus (HPV) are effective in protecting against pre-cancerous cervical lesions in women, particularly in those vaccinated... More
Sports drinks remain popular with U.S. teens
More than half of U.S. high school students still have sports drinks at least once a week and their ranks are growing, although a new study suggests fewer teens have these sugary,... More
Being called 'fat' in early teens tied to later eating disorders for girls
For teen girls, being called “fat” by friends or family may contribute to later developing eating disorders, and the harsh word from family members seems to carry the most weight, a... More
Schoolbags not linked to back pain in children: study
Schoolbag use doesn’t appear to increase the risk of back pain in children and adolescents, according to an Australian review of previous studies. More
Parents see PG-13 gun violence as inappropriate for younger teens
Gun violence in PG-13 movies may be more palatable to parents when it’s seen as justified within the context of the plot, but a new study suggests that many parents would like to... More
