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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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20 Jun 2025

Street children in French-speaking Africa

Street children affect many cities across French-speaking Africa. The article describes causes such as poverty and family rejection, local names and music links, and the limited priority governments give to long-term solutions.

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5 Feb 2025

Mongolia lifts spring horse-racing ban

On January 29 Mongolia ended a ban on spring horse races that began in 2019. The change allows races from March while winter events stay banned, and it has sparked debate over child jockey safety and cultural tradition.

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