Why A 'War On Children' In Yemen Could Get Worse
That's what a UNICEF official calls the conflict. And escalating violence in a key port city is jeopardizing aid to hundreds of thousands of starving children.
Children's Health
Cases Of Mysterious Paralyzing Condition Continue To Increase, CDC Says
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating 252 cases of acute flaccid myelitis and has confirmed 90 cases. One or more viruses is suspected, but CDC says the cause is unknown.
Should Childhood Trauma Be Treated As A Public Health Crisis?
New research highlights the link between childhood trauma and mental illness and addiction in adulthood, leading some researchers to call it an issue as pressing as any infectious disease.
Health Care For The Migrant Caravan: Flu, Blisters But Definitely Not Smallpox
At a rest stop in Mexico City, adults are treated for respiratory and stomach bugs. Their feet are in bad shape. There's anxiety and fear among adults and children. But ... definitely no smallpox.
Big Soda And The Ballot: Soda Industry Takes Cues From Tobacco To Combat Taxes
Voters in Oregon and Washington will decide Tuesday whether to strip cities of their ability to tax sugary drinks, thanks to ballot initiatives backed by Big Soda.
Can't Stop Worrying? Try Tetris To Ease Your Mind
There could be an upside to your phone addiction. Games like Tetris can reduce anxiety, according to new research. So if you've got Election Day jitters, go ahead and launch that app.
James Bridle: What Do Kids' Videos on YouTube Reveal About the Internet's Dark Side?
Children's YouTube is full of addicting content for kids, which can lead users to disturbing and inappropriate videos. James Bridle explains how the Internet's profit structure drives this phenomenon.
A Call For A Cease-Fire In Yemen Makes News. Its Catastrophe Doesn't
Observers offer three key reasons why the world isn't paying heed to what a UNICEF official calls a "living hell for its citizens and their children"
Merck Pulls Out Of Agreement To Supply Life-Saving Vaccine To Millions Of Kids
The pharmaceutical giant will stop delivering its rotavirus vaccine to four West African countries and will begin to sell it in China for likely more than 10 times the cost.
Premature Birth Rates Rise Again, But A Few States Are Turning Things Around
Premature birth rates are heading in the wrong direction after nearly a decade of decline. Some states have started to tackle the problem, while others struggle with stubbornly high rates.