Survivors of childhood cancer prone to adult illness: study
Patients who successfully battled cancer during childhood face an extraordinarily high rate of chronic illness during their grown-up years.
Americans banned from adopting children from Kazakhstan
U.S. citizens will not be able to adopt Kazakhstan children until U.S. authorities explain how two orphans from Kazakhstan ended up at the American ranch.
Spanish regions take steps to help needy children
To help children plunged into poverty by Spain's grinding recession, several regional governments have stepped up aid programmes for needy students.
US man held for China French school sex abuse: police
An American teacher at a top French school in Shanghai has been detained on suspicion of child molestation, local police said, confirming reports from school officials and parents.
Dad dresses as Nazi for court hearing over infant son
A man who gave his children Nazi-inspired names dressed up in full fascist regalia on Monday as he appeared in a US court seeking to secure visitation rights to his youngest son.
3,000 glowing balloons released in Almaty
Over 3,000 glowing balloons were released simultaneously at the Republic square in Almaty to celebrate the Day for Protection of Children.
Twins parade in Pavlodar
International Day for Protection of Children was celebrated by a twins parade in Kazakhstan's Pavlodar.
China premier vows baby formula safety checks
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang has called for strict monitoring of milk powder production, vowing to crack down on safety violators in a bid to regain public trust after a series of food safety scares in recent years.
Vaccine hopes for hand, foot, mouth disease
Researchers in China said Wednesday a trial vaccine provided "significant" protection against a virus that can cause potentially deadly hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) in children.
16 children die in Pakistan school bus fire: police
Sixteen children and a teacher were killed when their school bus caught fire in central Pakistan on Saturday.
Chess: 9-y.o. Kazakhstan chess-player is three-time world champion
Kazakhstan children have brought 3 medals -- one gold, one silver and one bronze -- from the World School Chess Championship.
Japan parliament approves child abduction treaty
Japan's parliament on Wednesday approved an international treaty on child abductions after decades of pressure from the United States and other Western nations.
Skating: Denis Ten gives master-class in Almaty
Silver winner of the latest World Championship Kazakhstan’s figure-skater Denis Ten gave a master-class for beginners on May 19 in Almaty.
Up to one-fifth of US youth have mental disorder: CDC
As many as one-fifth of American children and teens suffer from a mental disorder such as anxiety or depression and the incidence of such ailments is rising.
Football: Barcelona to hold free master class in Astana
The world football grandee, Spain’s Barcelona, will give a master class in Astana.
Aboriginal adoption plans spark new fears
Politicians in northern Australia said Tuesday they were considering putting neglected Aboriginal children up for adoption, sparking fears of a new "stolen generation".
DR Congo province in push to save child soldiers
Desperate to save children from being used as soldiers in Congo, residents of the notorious "Triangle of Death" launched the first wide-scale campaign to end the practice in the remote and volatile region.
Kids' allergies on rise in US
Children's allergies are on the rise in the United States and are particularly common among the wealthiest in society.
Living in US raises risk of allergies
Children born outside the United States have a lower risk of asthma, skin and food allergies, and living in the United States for a decade may raise a person's allergy risk.
Kazakhstan women ready to become surrogate mothers for $10 thousand
Kazakhstan women are ready to become surrogate mothers to carry and give birth to a child for childless couples for $10 to $30 thousand plus additional monthly payments.