Children

Healthcare

Where are children most likely to skip health care in Europe?

There are differences between and even within European countries.

17/10/2025

Tech News

New York City sues tech giants for fueling youth mental health crisis

The lawsuit alleges that tech giants knew young people were vulnerable to addictive features on social media, but targeted them anyway.

09/10/2025

Health news

Whooping cough is surging with infants at highest risk, experts warn

Experts stress that maternal vaccination during pregnancy is the most effective way to protect newborns from whooping cough.

03/10/2025

Health news

Trump signs executive order to use AI in fight against child cancer

The move doubles previous funding but comes against a backdrop of broader cuts to federal science budgets, including the loss of grants for long-running pediatric cancer research networks.

01/10/2025

Indonesia

At least three dead and dozens missing in Indonesia school collapse

At least three students were killed and over 100 were injured after a building collapsed at a school in Indonesia. These reported figures are expected to rise as rescue efforts continue, authorities said on Tuesday.

30/09/2025

Health news

Cypriots, health activists walk to raise awareness of childhood cancer

The group walked in support of a foundation that aids families grappling with childhood cancer in Cyprus.

29/09/2025

Tech News

OpenAI releases parental controls for ChatGPT: Here's how to use it

The company has now rolled out some of its parental controls for ChatGPT, which come after the death of a teen who died by suicide after confiding in the chatbot.

29/09/2025

Healthcare

Could robots provide emotional support to children in hospitals?

Health facilities in the US are turning to robots to comfort young and elderly patients alike.

23/09/2025

Europe in Motion

How many children go missing in Europe every year?

The number of reports of missing children has doubled between 2023 and 2024. More girls are reported missing than boys.

17/09/2025

Lifestyle

Baby 007: Internet reacts to Aston Martin rolling out luxury prams

Not an early April Fools... Luxury British carmaker is teaming up with baby brand "egg" to create designer strollers. And the internet is having a field day.

16/09/2025

Healthcare

Should children take weight loss drugs?

The popular drugs worked well to help children and adolescents lose weight and lower their blood sugar levels, a new review found.

15/09/2025

Culture news

Actors and campaigners join forces in film highlighting Gaza’s youth

Annie Lennox, Dame Vanessa Redgrave, Guy Pearce and Ambika Mod are among the names who have lent their voices to a new recital of Michael Rosen's 2014 poem.

15/09/2025

Tech News

Von der Leyen looking into EU social media ban for minors

The Commission President told EU lawmakers that she will check Australia's policy when considering what next steps can be taken in Europe.

10/09/2025

Tech News

'The robots are here': Melania Trump warns of AI impact on children

"We must manage AI’s growth responsibly,” the first lady said, adding “during this primitive stage” it should be subject to “watchful guidance.

05/09/2025

Health news

Vaping could cause irreversible harm to children’s health, say experts

"This epidemic is being led and organised by the nicotine industry,” one expert told Euronews Health.

04/09/2025

Economy

Back to school: New or second-hand school supplies?

Every year the return to school means a significant outlay for families. Many families look for alternatives to save on school expenses in September. Second-hand purchases are a sustainable option and increasingly popular.

03/09/2025

Destinations

How to plan a multi-generational family trip that actually works

Our trip to Montenegro brought chaos, bonding, belly laughs, and the surprising joy of multi-generational travel.

31/08/2025

Health news

Young children are given ADHD drugs too quickly, study finds

US paediatricians often prescribe medication immediately after diagnosing 4- and 5-year-olds with ADHD, according to the analysis.

30/08/2025

Healthcare

England to make chickenpox jab free for children for the first time

England will join countries such as Germany, Canada, the United States, and Australia, which already include the jab in their routine vaccination programmes.

29/08/2025

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UNICEF warns of catastrophic toll on children trapped in Al Fasher

At least 600,000 people, half of them children, have been displaced from Al Fasher and surrounding camps in Sudan in recent months, according to UNICEF figures.

28/08/2025