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Botched anti-measles campaign kills 15 children in South Sudan
At least 15 children died in South Sudan in early May after health workers vaccinating them against measles used the same syringe without sterilizing it, the health minister said on... More
High school boys fear looking 'weak' if they report concussions
Male and female high school athletes have moderate levels of knowledge about concussion symptoms, but the boys are much more likely to not report concussions for fear of seeming... More
Childhood cancer survivors have fewer long-term side effects: study
Better treatment strategies for pediatric cancers are helping survivors live longer, with fewer serious health problems related to their treatment, U.S. researchers said on Friday. More
Metals and nutrients in baby teeth tied to autism risk
Differences in exposure to certain metals and nutrients like lead and zinc in the womb and in early childhood may affect a child’s risk of developing autism spectrum disorder (ASD... More
Strict bedtime rules can help kids get enough sleep
Parents who stick to a set bedtime schedule and enforce rules for nighttime routines may be more likely to have children who get enough sleep during the week than people who are... More
Breastfeeding linked to lower endometrial cancer risk
Women who breastfeed their babies for the recommended six months may also be lowering their own risk of developing endometrial cancer, a new study suggests. More
Indonesia tobacco bill would open tap for ads aimed at kids, health official says
A proposed Indonesian tobacco law will roll back regulations to discourage smoking in a country that already has one of the highest smoking rates in the world and open the... More
Why parents' tech obsession may mean kids misbehave
Parents who are constantly checking their phones for texts, emails and cat videos may be more likely to have kids who misbehave than people who are able to step away from their... More
Bank Audi invites all school students to participate in "My Carbon Footprint competition"
“Bank Audi invites all school students between 10 and 15 to participate in My Carbon Footprint competition, in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment and the United Nations... More
UNICEF urges G7 leaders to adopt six-point action plan to keep refugee children safe
Ahead of the Group of Seven summit in Italy, the United Nations children’s agency has urged the leaders of G7 industrialized countries to adopt its six-point action plan for the... More
Violence in North Africa, Middle East puts health of 24 million children in jeopardy – UNICEF
From Libya to Syria, grinding conflicts in North Africa and the Middle East have damaged health infrastructure and compromised water and sanitation services, threatening the health... More
DR Congo approves Ebola vaccine to counter outbreak; UN-trained volunteers to educate local populations
To contain the latest outbreak of the Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) provided technical support to 145 volunteers... More
DR Congo: 400,000 children in Greater Kasai at risk of severe acute malnutrition, UNICEF warns
Deteriorating security conditions have severely disrupted life-saving interventions for children in Greater Kasai in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in recent months,... More
Child smartphone addiction growing, says German drug agency
Smartphone on the bus, smartphone in the classroom, smartphone on the toilet. A new German study has confirmed what many of us already suspected: a growing number of children are... More
