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Safety fears over trampolines as soaring numbers of children suffer broken bones, concussion and sprains
It's an increasingly popular trend among children and even adults the world over. But experts have warned bouncing on a trampoline is causing a surge in injuries which are clogging... More
New Treatments for Children With Eating Problems
Two-and-a-half-year-old Finn Richard is struggling to master the most basic skill he needs to thrive and grow: eating. More
When Children Are Diagnosed With a Sensory Disorder
Tabetha Marsh dreaded going to the grocery store with her 3-year-old son, Brody. With all the noise and bright lights, he would have meltdowns. “He would literally bite me... More
Child sex abuse still rampant in Rotherham despite report on 1,000s of victims – Express UK probe
Thousands of young girls are being groomed for sex in Rotherham on an “industrial scale,” but abuse victims say authorities have failed to get the situation under control for years... More
Gangster toddlers? Secretive CA gang database included 42 profiles for 1yo children
An explosive state audit of a secretive California gang database used by law enforcement showed 42 profiles were for 1-year-old children, half of whom apparently confessed to being... More
Mississippi officials take away kids for too much homework
A Mississippi couple lost custody of their five children for making them do "excessive" homework and having too short “punishment” haircuts, among other unproven accusations. It... More
‘Survival of fittest’: Children sexually assaulted at EU’s official refugee camps
Refugee children as young as seven have been sexually assaulted in official EU migrant camps in Greece, where children and women are said to be too afraid to go outside their tents... More
Ultra-Orthodox London Jews raising £1m to stop children from living with ‘irreligious parents’
A group of British ultra-Orthodox Jews have launched a million-pound fundraising drive to stop “pure and holy children” from leaving the strict faith community and living with “... More
Female genital mutilation is ‘harmless, helps tame desire’, says senior Russian mufti
Female genital mutilation does not pose health risks and “does not contradict the dogmas of Islam,” said the head of the North Caucasus Muslim Coordination Center, following a... More
Top Turkish officials lambaste Swedish FM after she implied Turkey allowed sex with minors
Ankara blasted Swedish Foreign Minister Margot Wallstrom after she made demands on social media that Turkey cancel a court ruling which she believed legalized sex with children... More
U.S. panel says not enough evidence to support lipid screenings for kids
A U.S. government-backed panel says there is not enough evidence to say all children should have blood tests to check for high levels of fat-like substances known as lipids. More
Why some kids need hearing tests with ear tube surgery
Children with hearing loss who get ear tube surgery to address chronic ear infections may need tests before and after the procedure to see if their hearing improves, a U.S. study... More
Prescription drug abuse tied to increased risk of teen suicide
Suicide is a leading cause of death for teens worldwide, and the odds of suicide attempts may be higher when adolescents abuse prescription drugs, a Chinese study suggests. More
Pain drugs in pregnancy tied to behavior issues in kids
Women who take the common pain reliever acetaminophen during pregnancy may be more likely to have children with behavior problems than those who don’t use the drug, a British study... More
