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England: Domestic abuse 'biggest threat to child protection'
Domestic violence, family conflict and drink and drug abuse are the biggest drivers of the rise in child-protection cases in England, says the Local Government Association (LGA). More
Teen self-harm tied to higher risk of ER visits, suicide attempts
Teens who visit the emergency room for self-harm injuries have a higher risk of repeat ER visits for self-harm and suicide attempts and a higher mortality risk than their peers, a... More
UNICEF urges governments to repatriate thousands of foreign children stranded in northeast Syria
The head of the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is appealing for countries to repatriate scores of foreign children who are stranded in northeast Syria in the wake of the Turkish-... More
In Indonesia, 'bride kidnapping' tradition fuels child marriage despite new ban
Fifteen minutes into their first date, Indonesian teenager Helma Yani received a marriage proposal from a boy she had just met. He spirited her away to a relative’s house and a... More
Pediatricians told child assent is an important, moral obligation
Doctors should always ask for a child’s consent before treating them, and they should apologize when they proceed against the child’s objections, argues a new commentary aimed at... More
Babies at higher risk for ADHD, autism if pregnant moms took acetaminophen
Babies born to women who used acetaminophen late in pregnancy may be at increased risk of ADHD and autism spectrum disorder, a new study suggests. More
Tiniest preemies born at special hospitals have better survival odds
Extremely premature infants born at hospitals lacking the specialized care they need are more likely to die or suffer severe brain damage, a UK study suggests. More
Two of three polio viruses eradicated in 'historic' step: WHO
The World Health Organization welcomed an “historic step” toward a polio-free world on Thursday as an expert panel certified that the second of three types of the crippling virus... More
Moderate weight gain may be healthiest in twin pregnancies
Pregnant women may be “eating for two” - or more - but when it comes to twin pregnancies, gaining too much weight may be as bad as gaining too little, a U.S. study suggests. More
New partnership between WFP and Education Cannot Wait to benefit children in emergencies
The UN World Food Programme (WFP) and a global education fund that supports children in emergency and crisis settings, have teamed up to ensure millions of young people do not miss... More
Movement during class improves students' academic abilities
When academic classes include physical activity, like squats or running in place, students do better on tests, a new study suggests. The idea of intertwining academic learning with... More
Doctors still need to tell parents about safe infant sleep practices
Parents are more likely to follow safe infant sleep practices when doctors tell them clearly what to do and what to avoid, to minimize the chances of babies getting injured or dying... More
Millions of young lives at risk due to humanitarian funding shortfall: UNICEF
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UN health agency launches week of action to ban lead paint
Although exposure to lead remains a key global health concern, particularly as it impacts childhood development, only 73 countries have legally binding controls for lead paint, the... More
