Children
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healthFDA Clears First Over-the-Counter CGM for Children
The FDA has authorized the first over-the-counter continuous glucose monitor for children two and older, enabling families to track blood sugar without a prescription and manage prediabetes risks.
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worldGovernment Forces Overtake Non-State Groups in Grave Violations Against Children
For the first time in 30 years, a UN report finds government soldiers committed more killings, recruitment and abductions of children in war zones than non-state armed groups.
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healthLaughter Boosts Brain Development in Children, Expert Reveals
New research shows laughter supports healthy brain growth, emotional well-being, and social bonding in children by reducing stress and boosting feel-good chemicals.
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worldGaza Children Trapped 'in an Endless Cycle of Suffering', UNICEF Says
UNICEF reports that Gaza children suffer from rat bites, skin diseases, and malnutrition amid destroyed infrastructure and blocked humanitarian access.
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healthSocial Media Harmful as Smoking for Children, UK Doctors Warn
British doctors urge action against social media harm on children, comparing it to smoking and seatbelts as a top health concern.
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healthMusic Therapy Beats Standard Care for ADHD Attention in Kids
Music-based therapy improved attention more than structured therapy in children with ADHD after just six weekly sessions, new research finds.
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worldEU Proposes Social Media Delay for Children, von der Leyen Signals New Legislation
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposes a 'social media delay' for children, with new legislation possible within months.
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worldCalgary Children Found Dead in Vehicle; Homicide Unit Investigates
Two children were found dead inside a vehicle in northwest Calgary. Homicide police are investigating and one person is in custody.