Youth News

Snake charmer tribal youths fish for a better living in India Special

Chennai - They used to be snake charmers, until the government made it illegal. However, instead of crying over a lost livelihood, youths of the primitive tribe Irular in southern India are turning entrepreneurs, catching and breeding clams and .fish

Digital Journal Report by Stella Paul - 1 comment

Decline in cancer deaths among young people

Cancer deaths among young people in the U.K. have fallen in last 30 years, according to a new study from the charity Cancer Research U.K.

In the Media by Tim Sandle - 2 comments

New electrocardiogram device designed for athletic youth

Cardea Associates recently announced the development of an FDA-approved electrocardiogram device designed specifically for the young athlete, a potentially important step in the reduction of heart attacks among young sports enthusiasts.

In the Media by Michael Krebs

Study says it's safe to Taser teens

Wake Forest - A new US study has found that teenagers who are Tasered, don't appear to be at any higher risk of injury than adults. Researchers examined data from "real life" altercations between youth and police.

In the Media by Darren Weir - 1 comment

Palestinian youth protest rising prices in West Bank

Ramallah - Palestinian youth have taken to the streets of Ramallah and across the West Bank, to protest rising prices. They carried signs and shouted slogans against the government of Prime Minister Salam Fayyad.

In the Media by Darren Weir

Op-Ed: Young, educated, and underemployed

You’ve just graduated with a bachelor’s degree. You work full-time at Starbucks to pay off your student loans, while you search for jobs in your discipline on the side. Months later, you find yourself back where you first started.

In the Media by Julianne Keu - 11 comments

Video: Sexy advert urges Spaniards to rent properties

A Spanish property company has launched a unique advertising campaign, targeting young Spaniards and telling them to "get a room" on their website.

In the Media by Anne Sewell - 4 comments

'Knock 'em Down': The rise of a new violent game among youth

Chicago - No longer are kids gathering at the park playing stickball or even just playing video games in their room. A new physical and violent game is emerging among the youth called "Pick 'em Out and Knock 'em Down."

In the Media by Andrew Moran - 2 comments

Vancouver hockey coach arrested for tripping teen player

Vancouver - A youth hockey coach in Vancouver has been arrested after he was accused of tripping a member of the opposing team during the end-of-game handshake routine. The 13-year-old player broke his wrist.

In the Media by David Silverberg - 6 comments