London: Young children who are very close to their parents have more feelings of kindness, caring, and concern for others than other children. A new study recently found that children who are emotionally close to their parents are less likely to experience mental health problems during early childhood and adolescence. Conversely, however, children whose relationships…
Oslo: Antiviral drugs can help protect the function of insulin-producing cells in children newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, a new study has found. Type 1 diabetes is usually diagnosed in childhood and has no cure. In this condition, these cells, which are the beta cells of the leaf, usually stop working and die. The…
In 2022, the UN verified 27,180 instances of grave violations targeting children – use in conflict, killing and maiming, rape and sexual violence, abduction, attacks on schools, and denial of humanitarian assistance, said Virgina Gamba, Special Representative of the Secretary General for Children and Armed Conflict. Among these violations, over 2,300 children suffered from multiple…
That figure translates to an alarming average of 20,000 children uprooted every day. The findings are contained in UNICEF’s latest report, Children Displaced in a Changing Climate, the first ever global analysis of child displacements caused by floods, storms, droughts and wildfires. It also projects future trends for the next three decades. Catherine Russell, UNICEF…
Parental divorce can have both short-term and long-term negative effects on children. It is important to note that all children try to deal with such situations according to their mental level and age. Furthermore, the effects of divorce may vary depending on a number of factors, including the age of the child, the level of…
Over five million Haitians, including a record three million children, need humanitarian support in 2023. Nearly five million are acutely hungry, UNICEF said, adding the dire situation is “terrorizing children and families and destroying livelihoods amid unprecedented hunger, malnutrition and a resurgent cholera epidemic.” Haiti was among the top five countries globally in terms…
Teaching young children to cook has many health benefits for both their overall physical and mental development. Some of the key benefits are listed below: Nutrition Awareness: Teaching young children to cook helps them understand what their food should look like and how it is prepared. This awareness can lead to healthier food choices as…
—File photo The anti-polio campaign continues for the second day in 5 divisions of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. According to the Health Department of KP, the campaign against polio is being conducted in Peshawar, Kohat, Mardan, Malakand and Hazara divisions. According to the health department, the target of giving polio drops to more than 63 lakh children…
The R21/Matrix-M vaccine, developed by Britain’s Oxford University, can be used to curb the life-threatening illness spread to humans by mosquitoes, the WHO said, stating that “both vaccines are shown to be safe and effective in preventing malaria in children and, when implemented broadly, are expected to have high public health impact.” It is the…
Caretaker Health Minister Sindh Dr. Saad Khalid Niaz—File photo Caretaker Health Minister of Sindh, Dr. Saad Khalid Niaz has appealed to the parents to administer the compulsory polio vaccine drops to the children. Caretaker Health Minister Sindh Dr. Saad Khalid launched the anti-polio campaign, while talking to the media on this occasion, he said that…
