Two Young Sisters Die After Undergoing Female Genital Mutilation
The girls were ages 10 and 11 and lived in Somalia, which has the highest rate of FGM in the world.
Children's Health
FDA Intensifies Crackdown On E-Cigarette Sales To Teenagers
The Food and Drug Administration said teen vaping has reached epidemic proportions, prompting more than 1,300 warning letters to stores selling e-cigarettes to kids and an ultimatum to four companies.
'Floating Schools' Make Sure Kids Get To Class When The Water Rises
Monsoon floods won't stop these kids from going to school in Bangladesh — especially if the school comes to the student!
Scientists Study Barn Owls To Understand Why People With ADHD Struggle To Focus
Research on the brains of barn owls suggests that attention problems like ADHD may involve a brain circuit that usually helps us ignore distractions.
The Queasy Truth About Why Kids Are So Prone to Vomiting
Why do children throw up so often and so colorfully? When should parents be worried? All your childhood vomit questions answered.
For Karachi's Water Mafia, Stolen H2O Is A 'Lucrative Business'
In Pakistan's port city, gangs siphon off water from government pipes and resell it to residents. Surprisingly, the municipal water board is now partnering with the mafia to distribute it.
WATCH: Can You Affect Another Person's Behavior With Your Thoughts?
It's not mind control. But researchers think your opinions of others can have a surprising influence on their actions.
A Staggering Number Of Young Teens Face Bullies And Violence In School
A report from UNICEF looks at how 13-to-15 year-olds are affected by all kinds of school-related violence, from gang attacks to sexual assaults to corporal punishment by teachers.
Whatever Happened To... The Millennials Who Started A School For Boko Haram Escapees?
The two young Nigerians have learned a lesson about teaching kids at a camp for displaced persons: Leave it to the experts!
To Raise Confident, Independent Kids, Some Parents Are Trying To 'Let Grow'
Research suggests kids who have more freedom and independence grow up to be less anxious and depressed. But in the age of helicopter parenting, giving kids freedom to roam can be difficult.