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Sky-high bills leave Nigerian mothers and newborns trapped in hospitals
Four months after giving birth in Umuahia, the capital of Nigeria's southeastern Abia state, 23-year-old single mother Amarachi Amadi is still in hospital with her baby girl. While... More
Families can encourage mothers' breastfeeding
Why do some women breastfeed and others don’t? Family culture can play a role in that decision, researchers say - as can hospitals that introduce formula to newborns. More
Pregnant mom’s food choices tied to baby’s body composition
Pregnant women who eat more carbs and fatty foods may not necessarily give birth to heavier babies, but they may still have infants with more fat tissue, a U.S. study suggests. In... More
Smoking during pregnancy may hurt your chances for grandkids
Women who smoke during pregnancy run the risk of having boys with low sperm production in adulthood, an Australian study suggests. More
Kids who watch lots of TV have lower bone mass as adults
Kids who watch a lot of television may build less bone during critical years, and be more vulnerable to osteoporosis and bone breaks later in life as a result, a new study suggests. More
Laundry detergent pods particularly dangerous for children
A new study adds to evidence that laundry detergent pods are dangerous for little kids. More
As South Soudan turns five more than 4,000 children reunited with family
More than 4,000 children have been reunited with their families after being split apart by violence and war in South Sudan, since bloody conflict broke out in December 2013. More
Children Speak, the world listens
They have voices, but are they being heard? This is the question that represents the essence of Save the Children’s Child Rights Governance programme, to translate children’s words... More
Chinese girl who learned to dance with no legs becomes national inspiration
An 11-year-old girl, who lost both of her legs in a devastating accident, has become a viral sensation for her graceful dance routines. In October 2010, Jiang Zhangziyi, or Ziyi as... More
Pokemon Go game could leave youngsters vulnerable to pedophiles & crime
A globally popular new Pokemon game soon to be released in Britain may leave young people open to being attacked, robbed, hospitalized or lured by pedophiles, according to warnings... More
UNICEF statement on violence in South Sudan
UNICEF is deeply alarmed by the renewed violence in South Sudan and calls on all parties to respect humanitarian principles and provide unrestricted access to civilians in need. More
Global leaders and youth advocates launch new partnership and fund to end violence against children everywhere
Today at the United Nations children joined world leaders to launch a new partnership and fund to make ending violence a public priority and a collective responsibility. End... More
23 states sue Obama administration over transgender bathroom rules
Ten more states are suing the Obama administration over rules requiring public schools to allow transgender students to use restrooms conforming to their gender identity, and not... More
UK not keeping pledge to take child refugees
Child refugees promised sanctuary in the UK are still risking their lives hiding in lorries, a Labour peer who escaped Nazi Germany has warned. Lord Dubs, who came to Britain on the... More
