Children who use screens for seven hours or more a day are showing signs that their brain cortex is thinning prematurely. The findings show that children are at risk of deteriorating memory function, perception skills and cognitive abilities, according to new major US study. The ongoing $300 million (£236mn) research is funded by the National […]
Number of Children Forced into Slavery Hits All-Time High…
While the resurgence of human trafficking in war-torn Libya in recent years has occupied the headlines, trafficking in the UK has also climbed to an all-time high, according to the National Crime Agency. Statistics released by the NCA show the number of potential victims of slavery has increased by 35% to 5,145 since 2016 – […]
Debtors’ Prison for Kids???
First-of-its-kind report finds children are being imprisoned nationwide when families can’t pay fines levied by juvenile justice system…
REPORT: Blood Lead Levels Among Children Aged <6 Years — Flint, Michigan, 2013–2016...
Lead Levels Higher in Flint Kids After Water Switch in 2014…
Flint children under the age of 6 had significantly higher blood-lead levels after the city switched its water source in 2014 to save money…