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Pregnancy exposure to plastic chemicals tied to lower child IQ
Researchers from the University of Granada and ibs.GRANADA link higher prenatal exposure to a mixture of plastic-related chemicals with lower IQ scores at age three. The reported difference averages three points per unit increase in the mixture.
Seville charity race fills all 6,000 places
Seville’s ‘Tus Kilómetros Nos Dan Vida’ returns to Parque del Alamillo on Sunday 25 October. All 6,000 places sold out in record time, with proceeds supporting research into childhood cancer.
LEAP2 may bring puberty forward in girls with obesity
Girls with obesity had higher blood levels of LEAP2. In rats, injections into the brain brought puberty forward and sped ovarian development.
Body found at sea after Granollers boy vanished
A fisherman spotted a body between Sitges and Castelldefels and alerted emergency services. Police said fingerprints were checked to help confirm whether the remains were those of the 12-year-old who disappeared in Granollers.
Hilary Swank Reveals Pregnancy at 52
At 52, Hilary Swank says she is expecting her third child. She shared the news on Instagram, with the baby due in December, about three and a half years after her twins were born.
Cartagena’s Book Fair Opens at Plaza Juan XXIII
The 33rd Feria del Libro runs from 14 to 18 October, with 32 stalls and a programme featuring Sergio del Molino. School visits and children’s events are also scheduled.
Portillo Wins Spain’s 2026 Performing Arts Prize for Young Audiences
José Antonio Portillo Vesga has won Spain’s 2026 National Performing Arts for Children and Young People Prize, worth €30,000. The jury singled out Museo del Tiempo, where visitors bury objects and log their locations on a map using QR codes.
Developmental disorders raise children’s bullying risk six to eightfold
Children with developmental disorders face six to eight times the bullying risk of their peers. In LINKlusive, victimisation among primary pupils with special educational needs fell 45.6% in the intervention group, though the reported result lacks independent verification of its sample or assessment method.
American muscle cars shake Denia’s port for cancer research
Classic and modern American cars will line Denia’s port as enthusiasts rally for childhood cancer research. Free entry and prize raffles bring a purpose-driven weekend to the Costa Blanca.
José Mota finds freedom in the streets of his childhood
For José Mota, coming home to pan y chocolate after school is tied to the freedom he once knew in Montiel. His memories open a window onto a Spain where childhood meant independence and simple pleasures.
Shakira pide a Piqué compartir los viajes por sus hijos
Shakira reclama que los viajes entre Miami y Barcelona no recaigan solo en Milan y Sasha. Su propuesta reserva a Piqué los desplazamientos durante las vacaciones más cortas.
Shakira Asks Barcelona Court to Change Travel Terms for Her Children
Shakira has asked a Barcelona court to change the travel arrangements for Milan and Sasha. Her lawyers say the proposal would share the burden between the adults without reducing the children's time with Gerard Piqué.
Shakira seeks Miami visits for her children in Barcelona court dispute
Shakira and Gerard Piqué faced court in Barcelona over their children’s visitation schedule. She wants shorter holidays to be handled in Miami to protect their routine.
Barcelona Brings Back #EstàsON Science Workshops for Young Learners
Barcelona libraries and Barcelona Activa have reopened #EstàsON workshops for children. Registration is open for sessions built around experiments, play, science and technology.
Madrid broadens flu vaccination for children before early peak
Madrid has opened its joint flu and covid campaign with 1.79 million flu doses. Children under seven join the universal programme for the first time as nurses demand stronger staffing plans.
Madrid opens flu vaccination to children through age seven
Madrid's 2026/2027 flu campaign began on 5 October with 1.79 million doses. Children through age seven are now covered, while people over 70 and at-risk patients can receive flu and Covid vaccines in one visit.
Barcelona children get a hands-on route through the universe
A free astronomy workshop will take place in Sarrià on 28 October. Children aged 9 to 12 will explore stars and galaxies, then make a galaxy to take home.
VRS immunisation brings calm to Spanish families
Most Spanish families feel calmer after protecting their children against VRS. Yet almost half still do not clearly understand the virus, and many expect an infection to affect work and household finances.
VRS Immunisation Brings Relief to 95% of Spanish Families
Nine out of ten families say immunising their children against VRS gave them greater peace of mind. A Sanofi study also found large gaps in parents' knowledge and concern about the cost of caring for a sick baby.
Lucas Paulano takes Spain to Junior Eurovision 2026
RTVE has unveiled Spain's entry for Junior Eurovision 2026. Ten-year-old Lucas Paulano will perform a ballad about love, memory and the people who stay with us.
Ceuta president backs moving some migrant minors to mainland Spain
Juan Jesús Vivas, president of Ceuta, now says a small group of unaccompanied migrant minors who cannot be sent back to Morocco may be moved to the Spanish mainland. This breaks with the Partido Popular’s hard line and shows clear splits inside the party.
RSV variant evaded nirsevimab in three Spanish babies
Spanish researchers have detected an RSV variant with reduced susceptibility to nirsevimab. Three babies were infected, and two needed hospital care, including intensive treatment.
Covid surge puts Spanish babies in focus
Covid cases among Spanish infants nearly doubled in one week. RSV is also rising, though hospital admissions remain low, while a mutation that evaded antibody protection has raised concern.
SEEN calls for family screening to catch inherited high cholesterol early
Spain's endocrinologists want cascade screening for familial hypercholesterolaemia. Testing close relatives can uncover silent cases early and prevent years of exposure to dangerously high cholesterol.
Restless legs syndrome can take more than a decade to diagnose
Restless legs syndrome may affect up to 10% of adults and around 4% of children and adolescents. In children, it is often mistaken for growing pains, and diagnosis can take more than a decade.
Sánchez calls for global controls after sharp rise in AI child abuse material
Pedro Sánchez is calling for global rules to protect children from the risks of artificial intelligence. Spain supports a 16-year social media age limit as international groups warn about the rapid spread of AI-generated abuse material.
Pedro Sánchez calls for rules to make the digital world safer
Pedro Sánchez is calling for binding digital rules to protect children. Spain is backing a minimum social media age of 16 and a digital age-verification system.
Respiratory viruses return as flu cases rise across Spain
Covid is currently the most common respiratory virus detected in Spain. Flu cases are nearly three times higher than last year, while bronchitis and bronchiolitis are also increasing.
Congenital TORCH infections sharply raise risks of autism and intellectual disability
A Swedish study found that congenital TORCH infections were linked to much higher risks of autism and intellectual disability. The infections are rare, but some can be prevented.
Ceuta's migrant children trapped between protection and political deadlock
Hundreds of unaccompanied minors remain on Ceuta's streets. Delays in identifying them are blocking access to protection and driving a dispute over transfers to mainland Spain.
Ceuta prosecutors examine abuse claims at migrant child centres
Spanish prosecutors are examining complaints from migrant minors in Ceuta. Several girls report insults, threats of rape and degrading treatment, while some who fled the centres are still sleeping on the street.
PP and Vox-Run Regions Take In Minors Despite Their Refusal
Castilla y León, Aragón and Extremadura are receiving minors from Ceuta despite pledges by their PP and Vox governments to reject further arrivals. The transfers continue under Spain’s immigration law.
Ceuta stalls as Madrid pushes for urgent transfer of migrant minors
Spain’s Youth and Children Minister is pressing Ceuta to authorize the immediate relocation of unaccompanied migrant minors to the mainland. Madrid says support is ready, but Ceuta has yet to respond.
Child vaccination rates fall in Spain and EU after pandemic disruption
Vaccination rates for children have declined in most EU countries since 2019. Spain now reports lower coverage for five out of seven major vaccines. The trend reverses decades of progress and raises new concerns for public health.
Childhood vaccination rates stall in Europe as warning signs emerge
A major study finds childhood vaccination rates in Europe have stopped rising and are now declining in many countries. Spain maintains high coverage but recent drops raise concerns about future outbreaks and public health risks.
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