Obesity and overweight
Key factsIn 2022, 1 in 8 people in the world were living with obesity. Worldwide adult obesity has more than...
Common Diseases in Children
Global effort enhances clinical care for children with rare genetic diseases
Credit: CC0 Public Domain Global partnerships that embed scientific research into clinical care are revolutionizing the diagnosis and treatments for...
Children with Liver Disease Face Dramatically Higher Risk of Early Death
The risk of death was higher in certain children, especially boys and those with low levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL),...
Traveling Safely with Infants and Children | Yellow Book
Introduction Children increasingly are traveling and living outside of their home countries. Although data about the incidence of pediatric illnesses...
What doctors wish patients knew about hand, foot and mouth disease
Tiny hands, little feet and smiles turned upside down—parents across the country are on alert as a familiar yet frustrating...
2024 IN REVIEW: Why Three Child Killer Diseases Rose Globally This Year
LONDON/GENEVA, (December 23, 2024) – Three child-killer diseases – dengue, cholera, and mpox - witnessed major resurgences in 2024, fuelled...
