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Britain failing forced marriage victims - campaigners
Britain is failing victims of forced marriage, campaigners said on Wednesday, after the government pledged to investigate reports women were being charged to be rescued. An... More
Social media linked to higher risk of depression in teen girls
Teenage girls are twice as likely as boys to show depressive symptoms linked to social media use - mainly due to online harassment and disturbed sleep, as well as poor body image... More
Newborn falls in hospitals, while rare, may increase with rooming-in
Hospital efforts to support breastfeeding by having babies “room-in” with mothers may have a rare unintended consequence: an increased risk of newborn falls. More
Detecting depression: Phone apps could monitor teen angst
Rising suicide rates and depression in U.S. teens and young adults have prompted researchers to ask a provocative question: Could the same devices that some people blame for... More
On the first day of 2019, over 395,000 babies to be born worldwide: UNICEF
As the calendar flips to 2019, about 395,072 babies will be born around the world, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said on Tuesday, adding that a quarter will be born in... More
Children suffering ‘atrocities’ as number of countries in conflict hits new peak: UNICEF
The world “has failed” to sufficiently protect children caught up in conflict and millions more are at risk of harm, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) revealed on Friday,... More
Boys' weight in puberty tied to adult diabetes risk
When young boys gain a lot of weight at puberty, they may be increasing their risk of developing diabetes decades later, a Swedish study suggests. More
Child sex trafficking rife in Colombia's picturesque Cartagena
Cartagena’s colonial architecture and easy access to white sand beaches have made it one of Colombia’s most popular tourist destinations. But behind its baroque facade, the historic... More
Is your child being watched? The hidden dangers of smart toys
Whether it's a talking teddy bear or a robot that learns through artificial intelligence, interactive toys are increasingly popular with kids. But have you ever wondered what... More
Kids, influencers celebrate Christmas together
Twenty children aged 5 to 8 from poor backgrounds sat down Wednesday with a group of high-profile social media influencers to receive gifts and enjoy a festive dinner at Le Vendome... More
TV ads for sugary cereal do influence kids' breakfast cravings
Young children are more likely to demand specific sugary cereals for breakfast when they have seen television ads for these products, a U.S. study suggests. More
Child death rates far higher in U.S. than in other developed countries
The odds of a child dying before age 18 are far higher in the U.S. than in other high-income countries, with firearms and motor vehicle accidents accounting for much of the... More
Teen pot users may hallucinate, become paranoid
More than two in five teens who use marijuana experience psychotic symptoms like hallucinations, paranoia and anxiety, a U.S. study suggests. More
Keep off teething necklaces, FDA urges parents after reported death
Stay away from necklaces and bracelets used to relieve teething pain in infants, the U.S. health regulator warned parents and caregivers on Thursday, after reports of a death and... More
