#Children15

10 Jun 2026

Children in Gaza Need Long-Term Prosthetic Care

Thousands of children in Gaza lost limbs in the war and need ongoing prosthetic care. Shortages of materials, long waits for supplies, and few trained staff put young amputees at risk of lasting harm.

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30 May 2026

Azithromycin does not help wheezing in young children

A Phase 3 trial of 840 children aged 18–59 months found that five days of azithromycin did not improve wheezing compared with placebo. Most children had respiratory viruses and many carried bacteria in the nasopharynx.

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24 Apr 2026

Spring allergies are getting worse

Allergy seasons in the US now start earlier, last longer and cause stronger symptoms. Warmer temperatures, rising CO2 and pollution increase pollen, and more adults and children are developing new or worse allergies this spring.

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6 Apr 2026

Children, trauma and modern conflict

Modern conflicts harm civilians far from battlefields. Children face injury, loss and long psychological damage; experts use ACEs screenings to measure trauma and call for care, stable homes and mental health support.

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31 Mar 2026

Lead risk to children in Liberia

Health workers cannot test children for lead poisoning because hospitals and the EPA lack equipment. New regulations for lead in paint were signed in 2025 but are not yet published and so have no legal force.

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11 Mar 2026

Few new antibiotics for children amid rising resistance

Global experts warn that few child-friendly antibiotics are being developed while antimicrobial resistance already causes millions of deaths. A 2026 Benchmark finds fewer drugs in company pipelines and a shortage of medicines for under-five children.

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23 Feb 2026

Nejra Turadinović and Her Children's Illustrations

A profile of Bosnian-Herzegovinian artist Nejra Turadinović and her renewed work drawing cartoons and illustrations for children. The piece also explains how illustration and caricature have been used in books and media.

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2 Feb 2026

Childhood Lead Exposure Linked to Teen Depression

A study found that higher blood lead levels in childhood were linked to more depressive symptoms in adolescence. Exposure around age 8 appeared especially important, and researchers call for continued prevention.

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30 Dec 2025

How to protect children’s teeth when water has no fluoride

Fluoridated water has long helped protect American children, but some places no longer add fluoride. Dentists recommend alternatives such as fluoride toothpaste, rinses for older kids and topical varnish, and they advise parental supervision when brushing and flossing.

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9 Dec 2025

Heat and Young Children’s Development

New research links high temperatures to slower early childhood development. The study compared child development records with local monthly temperatures and found higher heat is associated with lower literacy and numeracy milestone attainment.

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6 Dec 2025

Gene Variant Raises Heart Failure Risk After Myocarditis in Children

A study found that a cardiomyopathy gene variant is more common in children who develop dilated cardiomyopathy after myocarditis. Researchers describe a "double hit" model and advise genetic testing to identify higher risk.

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7 Nov 2025

Toxic cosmetics sold in Latin American street markets

Informal markets in Latin America sell cosmetics often without labels or health checks. Studies found toxic metals in many cheap products; authorities seized counterfeit goods and experts warn of health risks, especially for children.

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4 Nov 2025

Child Begging in the Central Sahel

Poverty and insecurity in the Central Sahel have made child begging common in cities such as Niamey, Bamako and Ouagadougou. Reports and groups say many children are exploited and need education, training and protection.

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