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7th September 2010
Child mortality still high among poor
Save the Children says figures showing an overall drop in global child mortality mask a different story.
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1st September 2010
Pneumonia has decreased by a fifth
Introduction of pneumonia vaccine sees hospital admissions cut.
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23rd August 2010
Campaign to cut unhealthy food at attractions
A government quango wants parents to write to visitor attractions to complain about the food on offer.
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19th August 2010
Squinters not invited to parties
According to a Swiss study children with a squint are less likely to be invited to a birthday party.
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18th August 2010
US children misdiagnosed with ADHD
A study shows that one million US children may have been misdiagnosed with ADHD.
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17th August 2010
Pakistan floods spark cholera fears
The US has pledged a large aid package to stave off a cholera epidemic in the region.
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17th August 2010
Rabid bats attack Peruvians
Officials rush relief supplies to a remote area after four children reportedly die of rabies.
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16th August 2010
Children as young as five call ChildLine
ChildLine receive over 100 drink and drug related calls each week from scared children.
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12th August 2010
Children denied asthma drug
NICE has refused Xolair for use on children aged 6-11, as it says the high cost is not justified compared to other treatments.
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11th August 2010
Rise in child hospital admissions for asthma
Official figures show the sharp rise is triggered by going back to school or nursery.
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9th August 2010
Plans to scrap free milk for under fives rejected
Downing Street rejects the suggestion to cut free milk for children.
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5th August 2010
Chickenpox may protect against skin condition
Children who get chickenpox may be less likely to develop dermatitis and asthma.
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2nd August 2010
Damp homes linked to allergies
Children who live in damp homes are more likely to develop allergic rhinitis, a Finnish study has shown.
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30th July 2010
Report says child heart ops should stay suspended
Surgeon cleared of any wrongdoing, but improvements need to be made after four babies died in three months.
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27th July 2010
Chinese children get lead poisoning
Authorities in Yunnan province say more cases are expected to emerge, linked to illegal gold smelting.
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21st July 2010
New approach to HIV prevention among children
New recommendations from WHO in approach to HIV prevention and treatment for children.
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16th July 2010
Childhood obesity could be neglect
Child health experts say parents of obese children may be guilty of neglect.
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12th July 2010
Food industry to ditch grab bags
Food companies accused of encouraging child obesity with 'supersized' bags.
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12th July 2010
Screens affect childrens' attention
Children who spend a lot of time watching television or on video games may have difficulty concentrating.
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8th July 2010
Study on link between obesity and inactivity
Research suggests to tackle obesity by focusing more on food than exercise.
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5th July 2010
Home birth babies more at risk
Analysis of 500,000 births in North America and Europe shows planned home births are more risky.
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5th July 2010
Infectious disease link to low IQ
Study suggests parasites might play a role in hampering intellectual growth.
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29th June 2010
Cow's milk wards off allergies
Newborns who are given cow's milk may get protection against allergies later in life.
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28th June 2010
Parents say schools are bossy over lunch boxes
Ofsted warn schools interfere too much over pupils' packed lunches.
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28th June 2010
Warning over new health visitors
Government has promised more than 4,000 new health visitors for Sure Start centres.
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28th June 2010
Vulnerable children should be taken into care earlier
Report says earlier action could save the taxpayer millions.
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28th June 2010
Gardening makes children happy
Research suggests gardening can increase children's developmental skills.
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25th June 2010
British children spend more on snacks than US
Researchers have found British children are getting fatter at twice the rate of US children.
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23rd June 2010
No link between childhood cancer and phone masts
Study looks at the proximity of 81,000 mobile phone masts and the homes of pregnant women.
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21st June 2010
Adult drug for young arthritis sufferers
Research suggests drug improved children's condition by up to 90% within three months.
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15th June 2010
Nigerian deaths link to gold mines
Illegal gold mines have been linked to the deaths of dozens of children from lead poisoning.
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10th June 2010
What are ASDs?
Autism covers a group of conditions known as autism spectrum disorders (ASDs).
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3rd June 2010
Asthma risk linked to diet
Children who eat a Mediterranean diet have a lower risk of developing asthma, says a report.
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1st June 2010
South Africa probes infant deaths
Health officials are looking into an increase in infant mortality at state-run hospitals.
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26th May 2010
Baby badly sunburnt on Brighton beach
On one of the hottest days of the year a five-month-old baby received "potentially life-threatening" sunburn.
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25th May 2010
Child mortality highest in UK
UK falls behind other European countries in reducing child death rates.
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25th May 2010
Breastfeeding beats diarrhoea
Babies who are breastfed are better protected against diarrhoeal disease in developing countries.
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25th May 2010
Indonesia's smoking children
Concerns are being raised over young children developing nicotine addiction.
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25th May 2010
Conversation boosts language
Parents who practise the art of conversation will boost their children's language skills.
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21st May 2010
Migration link to autism
Study has found a link between migrant parents and autism.
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18th May 2010
Safety inspections for every household say NICE
NICE wants every family with children under the age of five to undergo a home safety assessment.
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18th May 2010
Parents not worried about obesity
More parents worried about children being murdered than them becoming obese.
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18th May 2010
Aborigines have more pneumonia
Children of indigenous families have similar infection rates to those of Gambia.
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14th May 2010
Government to scrap ContactPoint
New government has revealed controversial children's database is to be scrapped.
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14th May 2010
Rotavirus jab is effective
Review finds rotavirus vaccination is safe and effective for the prevention of diarrhoea in children.
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13th May 2010
Trust criticised over care
A West Midlands NHS Trust is criticised over emergency and neonatal intensive care.
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13th May 2010
Sugary solutions reduce baby jab pain
Canadian researchers say sugary solutions before immunisation can reduce baby crying time.
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11th May 2010
'Phantom tumours' on the rise
A cerebrospinal condition which mimics brain tumours is linked to obesity.
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10th May 2010
Meningitis vaccine 'wears off'
Call for meningitis C booster jab after researchers find the vaccine can wear off by early teens.
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7th May 2010
Maclaren agrees compensation
UK buggy manufacturer has agreed compensation for injured children.
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5th May 2010
Children want fruit to look good
A study suggests children will eat more fruit if presented in a fun and attractive way.
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4th May 2010
TV for toddlers can 'cause harm'
Researchers warn too much TV for toddlers may mean they do badly at school.
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4th May 2010
Polio outbreak in Tajikistan
Indian polio strain causes an outbreak which kills 12 people, as the authorities start immunising people.
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30th April 2010
Should ban on smacking children be enforced?
Europe has outlawed smacking children but Britain 'still clings to physical punishment'.
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29th April 2010
Scientists find a way to kill leukaemia cells
Scientists in Southampton say they have discovered a way of killing leukaemia cells quicker.
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26th April 2010
Children heart op centres to be closed
A review suggests several children's heart surgery units should be closed.
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23rd April 2010
You can suffer chicken pox again
Man suffers chicken pox after attending a 'pox' party with his children, mistakenly thinking he was immune.
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21st April 2010
Rise in child violence
There has been 8% rise in violent attacks on young children over the past year.
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20th April 2010
Jamie Oliver to fund healthy school meals
Primary schools will be able to bid for "hundreds of thousands of pounds" to improve meals.
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19th April 2010
Lung virus vaccine hope
Research into respiratory syncytial virus in children may contribute to developing a vaccine.
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19th April 2010
MEDIVista implemented at GOSH
Great Ormond Street is to deploy 220 bedside systems across the trust.
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15th April 2010
Video games have little impact on sleep
Study suggests there is little scientific data on video games effecting teen sleep.
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15th April 2010
Fatherly chats stop children smoking
According to a study the more a father talks to his children the less likely they are to smoke.
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14th April 2010
Obesity and tooth decay 'epidemic' warning
Doctors warn growth in avoidable health complaints could mean a generation dying before their parents.
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12th April 2010
Internet sourced diagnosis often unreliable
UK researchers find only 200 out of 500 sites offer 'correct information'.
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7th April 2010
Mother refused prescription
Pharmacy in Sainsbury's refuses a prescription drug for a 17-month-old child because it's 'too expensive'.
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19th March 2010
Children infection deaths warning
Child mortality rates could be reduced with vaccinations.
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17th March 2010
Sport, not fitness tests
Rowan Pelling asks why is it down to the government to tell us our children are too fat?
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16th March 2010
Child fitness tests urged
CMO calls for 'bleep tests' to measure fitness of children in secondary schools.
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10th March 2010
Behavioural problems linked to future pain
Researchers think faulty hormone signals in the brain play a key role.
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9th March 2010
Birth defects rise in Fallujah
The BBC has been told of the rise in birth defects in Fallujah and US weaponry is being blamed.
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8th March 2010
Lucozade to lose orange colour after hyperactivity warning
Research has discovered Lucozade's distinctive colouring could be linked to children's hyperactivity.
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25th February 2010
Guidance to prevent young smoking
NICE have published a report on school-based methods to stop children and young people smoking.
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18th February 2010
Children not getting enough sleep
A BBC Newsround survey of children between nine and 11 discovered many children are kept up by computer games, mobile phones and TV.
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17th February 2010
DH says diabetes care continues to improve
A report published by the Department of Health shows care for diabetes sufferers has continued to improve.
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16th February 2010
Obesity decided before age two
US researchers say a study of more than 100 obese children found more than half were overweight by age of two.
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15th February 2010
Grandparents 'boost obesity risk'
Obesity risk increases by 34% if child cared for by grandparents, according to UK study.
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11th February 2010
NHS must spend more
A report says the NHS must spend more on preventing illness and increase minimum wage.
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5th February 2010
Diabetes artificial pancreas hope
An artificial pancreas provides hope for children with type 1 diabetes.
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3rd February 2010
Children's health deteriorating
A report finds British under-fives more likely to have bad teeth and be obese than ten years ago.
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1st February 2010
Kellogg's under fire from parents
Parents complain over cereal ad with slogan 'Ever thought of Coco Pops after school?'
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28th January 2010
North east young people drink the most
NHS data shows youngsters aged 11-15 in the north east drink and smoke more than those in London.
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26th January 2010
Milk scandal resurfaces in China
Some distributors have been caught selling tainted infant formula in south-western Guizhou province.
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25th January 2010
Ambidextrous children at risk of learning difficulties
Study reveals ambidextrous children have double the risk of language problems.
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20th January 2010
Nurseries feed children junk food
Undercover mothers to be recruited to go into nurseries and report on food served to children.
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19th January 2010
Mistakes in child drug treatments too high
Experts warn mistakes with child drugs are too frequent.
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19th January 2010
Are parents getting it wrong?
Clint Witchalls reports on controversial new book on how to raise our children.
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14th January 2010
Comedians head ad campaign against underage drinking
A new ad campaign is being fronted by comedians to urge parents to warn their children about dangers of alcohol.
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13th January 2010
YoungMinds calls for high-profile campaign to end stigma of young people’s mental health problems
YoungMinds launch four pledges today in Parliament for politicians to take urgent action in the run up to the general election to improve mental health services for young people.
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13th January 2010
Babies wanted for autism research
A study requires babies for 'harmless and non-invasive' tests.
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12th January 2010
Urine test for dangerous snoring
Researchers say a urine test can distinguish between dangerous and safe snoring.
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12th January 2010
Autism linked to sound processing
Delays in speech processing by the brain are measured in autistic children.
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6th January 2010
Computerised weighing device could help fight obesity
Researchers say a talking, computerised weighing device could be a solution to childhood obesity.
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4th January 2010
Some children have difficulty learning to talk
According to research nearly one in six children have problems learning to talk, especially boys.
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24th December 2009
Heart donors needed
While waiting for a donor heart a three year old is relying on a mechanical heart to keep him him alive.
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24th December 2009
Class A drug use in children
The National Treatment agency has released figures that show 15 children under the age of 13 were treated for Class A drug use.
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22nd December 2009
Children's fitness levels declining
A study says an average ten year old in 1998 could beat 95% of children in 2008 in a running test.
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18th December 2009
Is alcohol really that bad for our children?
James Delingpole writes in The Telegraph 'a drop of claret never hurt my little darlings'.
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17th December 2009
Parents 'fuelling' binge drinking
Sir Liam Donaldson says some parents are fuelling binge drinking because they allow children alcohol at home.
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16th December 2009
Children in Scotland start primary school overweight
New statistics show that one in five children in Scotland are starting primary school overweight.
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14th December 2009
Parents face smoking ban
The government is considering stopping parents from smoking in front of their children.
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11th December 2009
Children weigh in to tackle obesity
New statistics show evidence that the rapid rise in child obesity has levelled off.
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10th December 2009
Child cancer trial launched
Trial launched by scientists to boost immune system in hope that it can prevent return of neuroblastoma.
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9th December 2009
Neonatal blood vessel failure clue
German scientists have studied why a foetal blood vessel can fail to close shortly after birth.
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9th December 2009
Heart checks urged in childhood cancer
Experts say children who battle cancer should be checked for heart problems.
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7th December 2009
Gene clue in child obesity
Researchers say a missing segment of DNA could cause obesity in children.
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30th November 2009
Two executed in baby milk scandal
Authorities in the northern city of Shijiazhuang execute two people for contaminating baby milk formula with melamine.
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23rd November 2009
Parents' misconceptions over exercise
BHF say 71% of parents think their children are 'active enough' but only 10% do enough exercise.
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19th November 2009
Intensive care beds shortage fear
Experts say because of swine flu this winter there could be a shortage of intensive care beds for children.
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13th November 2009
Child sunbed ban urged
A charity warns 250,000 11-17 year-olds risk skin cancer by using sunbeds in England.
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12th November 2009
Infants tagged in Essex
A new infant protection system has been installed at the Fryatt Hospital in Harwich, Essex.
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3rd November 2009
Child obesity levels starting to slow
New data analysis says predicted massive increase in child obesity in England has been 'downgraded'.
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3rd November 2009
Nursing in Child and Adolescent Mental Health
This book focuses on child and adolescent mental health (CAMH) for nurses training and working in this field.
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30th October 2009
Teeth health gap unacceptable
Dentists warn in the UK there is an unacceptable gap between good and poor dental health.
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28th October 2009
GOS first to roll out EPMA
GOS has become first to roll out EPMA system provided by JAC.
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27th October 2009
Gene scan saves Turkish boy
A critically ill Turkish boy has had his life saved after scientists discovered he had a wrong diagnosis.
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27th October 2009
Junk food alert at leisure centres
Experts warn junk food in leisure centre vending machines could fuel obesity in children.
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27th October 2009
JAC EPMA completed by Great Ormond Street
Hospital becomes first paediatric unit in the UK to roll out electronic prescribing system.
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26th October 2009
Bronchiolitis awareness campaign
Hospitals across the country to be sent information about the potentially fatal lung infection.
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26th October 2009
Millions 'not getting vaccines'
There has been a renaissance in the development of new vaccines, but 24 million children aren't receiving them.
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23rd October 2009
Children should be taught about sleep
Sleep experts say it is important for children to learn about sleep as it is crucial for learning, memory and growth.
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21st October 2009
One third of five-year-olds have tooth decay
Official statistics show 31% of children aged five show 'obvious signs' of tooth decay.
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16th October 2009
No paracetamol after jabs
Researchers say giving paracetamol to babies after vaccinations may lower effectiveness of the immunisation.
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15th October 2009
NHS children's services reviewed
Sir Ian Kennedy has set out the areas he will consider in his review of NHS services for children.
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14th October 2009
Ad for healthy yogurt banned
The ASA has banned an Actimel yoghurt ad because it's claims are not supported by evidence.
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13th October 2009
Can children imagine pain away?
Researchers say children can be taught to use their imagination to tackle stomach pain.
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6th October 2009
High death rates for Indian babies
400,000 babies die annually on the first day of their lives.
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1st October 2009
Violence linked to daily sweets
UK researchers say children who eat daily sweets and chocolate are more likely to be violent adults.
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30th September 2009
Liverpool's health park plan
Liverpool's Alder Hey hospital has submitted a £288m children's health park plan.
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29th September 2009
New DNA test for scoliosis
Curvature of the spine has a genetic marker detectable by saliva test.
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28th September 2009
Trampoline safety being ignored
Doctors say parents are ignoring trampoline safety advice.
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28th September 2009
Children exercising less
Survey finds one third of children in the UK exercise for less than an hour per week.
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25th September 2009
Call to test pupils for swine flu
Call to test pupils for swine flu in a bid to track the virus as a second wave is anticipated.
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22nd September 2009
MMR jab not linked to autism
Experts say latest figures prove the MMR vaccine is not linked to autism.
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21st September 2009
Under-fives 'should not touch animals'
A microbiologist says young more likely to touch animals and then not wash their hands.
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17th September 2009
Children harmed by lead levels
UK researchers say young children's exposure to lead in the environment is harming them.
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17th September 2009
Asthma not adequately controlled in 65% of children
According to a new international survey asthma is not fully controlled in 65% of children.
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11th September 2009
Obesity link to low self-esteem
Research has found low self-esteem in children is more likely to lead to obesity later in life.
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11th September 2009
Childhood poisonings rising
Parents warned to keep household chemicals safe amid rise in accidental childhood poisonings.
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10th September 2009
Flu warning after school break
To help curb the spread of swine flu schools are urged to adopt basic hand hygiene.
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10th September 2009
Birmingham uses OMNI-Lab
Birmingham Children’s Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is using a subset of OMNI-Lab for baby tests.
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4th September 2009
Children want 'perfect' bodies
A new study warns that children as young as 10 are feeling the pressure to have a 'perfect' body.
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4th September 2009
70% take up HPV vaccination in first year
Figures show 70% of 12-to-13 year olds in England have been fully vaccinated against cervical cancer.
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3rd September 2009
Use of child obesity drug 'soaring'
Study of GP data suggests child obesity drug prescribing has risen 15-fold between 1999 and 2006.
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2nd September 2009
UK teen girls worst for drinking
An international survey shows young teens in the UK are more likely to get drunk.
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2nd September 2009
Birth drugs 'hamper' breastfeeding
Research suggests drugs used to treat bleeding after birth may hamper breastfeeding.
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2nd September 2009
ADHD 'queue jumpers' debate
An expert suggests letting children with ADHD 'queue jump' at theme parks could be doing more harm than good.
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1st September 2009
GPs 'struggle' with obesity in children
NHS staff face 'time pressures and parental reluctance' when confronting childhood obesity.
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25th August 2009
Child workers in Malawi
Images and text reporting on the child workers in Malawi who suffer from nicotine poisoning from long hours picking tobacco.
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25th August 2009
Lead poisoning in central China
A second wave of lead poisoning cases creates an outcry near a smelting plant in Hunan.
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24th August 2009
NHS muscle disease care is lacking
A new report claims inadequate services for muscular dystrophy sufferers is causing early deaths.
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20th August 2009
Tooth extractions increase
The number of teeth needing to be removed by NHS dentists has increased by 12% in a year for children aged under 18.
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18th August 2009
Malaria in pregnancy affects child
The likelihood of getting malaria in childhood rises if the mother gets it while pregnant.
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12th August 2009
Premature baby units should be family friendly
Parents need to be considered when designing neonatal units to make them feel more at ease.
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12th August 2009
Chinese children 'lead poisoned'
Villagers in rural China take factories to task after their children get lead poisoning.
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11th August 2009
Shock rise of diabetes in South Asian children
Diabetes UK published new research showing it is 13 times more likely for a child of South Asian origin to develop Type 2 diabetes compared with other children.
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5th August 2009
Worry over phone misdiagnosis
A boy was misdiagnosed swine flu after calling an out of hours service.
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31st July 2009
Respiratory antibiotic prescribing reduced by booklet
Study shows RTI booklet cuts prescriptions by more than 50%.
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28th July 2009
Dairy food 'extends' childrens' lives
A study shows children with high calcium intakes have fewer strokes and deaths from heart disease.
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22nd July 2009
Formula milk ads deemed misleading
The ASA have told Nutricia to remove ads in magazines that claim their follow on milk could 'support' babies immune systems.
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20th July 2009
Water fountains needed for children
Campaigners say water fountains are needed in parks.
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8th July 2009
Vaccination appeal after measles outbreak
An outbreak of measles in the north east has prompted urgent appeals for parents to have their children vaccinated.
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8th July 2009
Two-year-old who never feels hungry
A two-year-old boy from west Cumbria has to be fed through a tube in his stomach because he never gets hungry.
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6th July 2009
Fat map reveals childhood obesity
New data shows one in six children in some areas of Britain are obese by the age of five.
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29th June 2009
A lesson in taking care of your bones
A survey shows 50% of young people do not know how to protect their bones against osteoporosis.
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22nd June 2009
Taking risks is healthy for children
Why rules and blame are responsible for today's 'cotton wool' culture.
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19th June 2009
Pupils made to wear goggles to handle Blu Tack
Health and safety rules reach 'ridiculous' new heights.
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18th June 2009
Child care errors must be cut
Safety watchdog says NHS must cut down on number of errors made while treating children.
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17th June 2009
Smoking in cars with children should be banned
We can't smoke in the office or pub, but we can smoke in the car when travelling with children.
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17th June 2009
Ban smoking when children in the car
Adults should be banned from smoking in car when children are onboard.
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17th June 2009
Compulsory MMR vaccinations ruled out
Edwine Hart confirmed a child's place in school in Wales will not depend on whether they have been vaccinated.
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12th June 2009
Warning to parents about child car seats
Doctors say most UK parents are too quick to switch their children to front-facing car seats.
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5th June 2009
Children given a voice through software
Scientists say they have developed technology to allow children with communication problems to converse better.
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5th June 2009
Are MMR refuseniks getting a free ride?
Melanie McDonagh says unvaccinated children shouldn't be allowed into state schoools.
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3rd June 2009
MMR jab should be compulsory
A BMA former chairman calls for MMR jab to be compulsory.
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1st June 2009
Autism cases 'undiagnosed'
A study suggests for every threes cases of autism, two could remain undiagnosed.
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29th May 2009
Autism and a life of difficult relationships
Autism is a lifelong disability characterised by difficulty with emotions and social interaction.
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28th May 2009
Child diabetes set to 'double'
Experts say the number of under-fives in Europe with type 1 diabetes will double between 2005 and 2020.
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28th May 2009
Huge variation in child obesity in London
Childhood obesity levels vary by more than 100% between PCTs in London.
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28th May 2009
British Red Cross offers parents free first aid skills at the click of a mouse
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19th May 2009
Four treated for measles
The NPHS has said four children have been treated for measles in the Burry Port area of Carmarthenshire.
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13th May 2009
Poor sanitation 'kills millions'
A charity report suggests millions of children's lives are put at risk because of poor sanitation.
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13th May 2009
Not enough school nurses to meet demand
A RCN poll says two thirds of state school nurses feel overstretched.
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8th May 2009
Call for improvement in asthma care
Alan Johnson has urged local health agencies and schools to improve asthma care for children.
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1st May 2009
Bullied children suffer delusions
Study suggests children who are repeatedly bullied are "up to four times as likely to suffer delusions".
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27th April 2009
World reacts to swine flu outbreak
US officials track a new type of swine flu which has infected at least two children in California.
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27th April 2009
Record low in meningitis cases
Vaccine success has saved thousands of lives.
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24th April 2009
Children do not exercise enough
A government survey shows most children do not exercise enough to keep themselves healthy.
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23rd April 2009
Warning on ulcer gels for children
UK experts say ulcer and teething treatments containing salicylate salts should not be used by children under the age of 16.
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23rd April 2009
Team to tackle infant mortality
The DH has launched a National Support Team that will offer guidance to help PCTs tackle infant mortality.
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20th April 2009
Child cancer treatment hope
A way to treat a type of childhood cancer of the nervous system may have been found say scientists.
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20th April 2009
England's care system needs a radical overhaul
A report says the care system in England is not meeting the needs of vulnerable children.
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15th April 2009
Promoting Health in Children and Young People: The Role of the Nurse (Hardcover)
Promoting the health and wellbeing of children and young people is a vital part of every child nurse’s role. Promoting Health in Children and Young People provides guidance on everyday health issues.
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14th April 2009
Flu vaccine for children ruled out
Government advisers say evidence does not support giving flu jabs to children and pregnant women.
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14th April 2009
Hand, foot and mouth in China
A top health official warns the epidemic may not be over yet.
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9th April 2009
MMR catch-up campaign not going well
Uptake of the MMR vaccine has only risen slightly since its introduction.
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8th April 2009
Asthma link to stress
Research suggests pregnant women who suffer from stress are more likely to have a child with asthma.
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3rd April 2009
More school nurses needed says Unite
Unite/CPHVA has called upon the government to ensure all PCTs commit money to each train 10 new school nurses.
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3rd April 2009
Lead, arsenic in Burmese medicine
US health officials have found lead and arsenic in traditional Burmese medications used by refugee families.
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2nd April 2009
HPV vaccination for boys?
The DH may be forced to add boys to the HPV vaccination programme to hit uptake levels.
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31st March 2009
GMC ban appeal by Southall
Dr David Southall is appealing against a ban imposed by the General Medical Council.
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30th March 2009
Cartoons 'help diagnose autism'
Research suggests watching how toddlers respond to cartoons could help spot autism.
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23rd March 2009
Suicidal children's calls rise
The number of suicidal children ringing ChildLine has tripled in the last five years.
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20th March 2009
Children put at risk at hospital
Brain surgery was performed in some cases at Birmingham Children's Hospital without specialist theatre nurses.
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18th March 2009
90% of schools contain asbestos
Nearly nine in 10 schools are built with asbestos, according to research.
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18th March 2009
Under-fives to get gym classes
Plans to give free gym memberships to 65,000 children in order to halt rising obesity levels.
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17th March 2009
Children who use parks less obese
Children who live near parks and play areas are less likely to become obese.
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13th March 2009
Child hospital care warning
The Healthcare Commission warns NHS staff need better training in how to spot signs of child abuse.
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12th March 2009
Premature pupils 'struggle'
UK research suggests more than half of children born before 26 weeks struggle at school.
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12th March 2009
Major MMR PR offensive planned
The government is gearing up for a major PR offensive to convince parents that the MMR jab is safe.
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9th March 2009
Gaps in Palestinian health care
A new study claims Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza suffer from 'ailing' health services.
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6th March 2009
Child diabetes triggered by virus
UK researchers say a virus could trigger diabetes especially in children.
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5th March 2009
Services for vulnerable children 'declining'
An Audit Commission report shows that child social services in England deteriorated last year and remain the weakest area of councils' work.
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3rd March 2009
Asthma risk linked to TV
A UK study has found that children who watch more than two hours TV a day risk developing asthma.
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2nd March 2009
Cold drugs for children under scrutiny
The effectiveness of some cough and cold medicines is placed in doubt by a government watchdog.
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2nd March 2009
Unhappy children turn into 'sick adults'
A UK study suggests unhappy children are more likely to grow into sick or disabled adults.
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24th February 2009
Somali children 'malnourished'
Ongoing conflict and hyperinflation have put staple foods out of the reach of many.
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23rd February 2009
Childhood ear infections warning
A charity says the health of thousands of UK children could be affected because ear conditions aren't treated properly.
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20th February 2009
Peanut allergy cure hope
Doctors believe they have found a 'cure' for peanut allergies in children.
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19th February 2009
Child protection lacking in NHS
Figures suggest two thirds of hospitals do not routinely check if children are subject to child protection.
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18th February 2009
Anorexic girls rise by 80%
The number of anorexic girls admitted to hospital over the last decade has risen sharply.
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12th February 2009
Child learning boost
Ministers to unveil a package of measures to boost child health and learning in the early years.
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11th February 2009
Gene link to learning disability
A gene which mutates during the child's lifetime has been linked to a common mental deficiency.
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10th February 2009
China birth defects rise sharply
A Chinese media report says there is a alarmingly sharp rise in birth defects in China.
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10th February 2009
There's more to autism than MMR
Why has research into a link between a gut condition and autism been overshadowed by MMR controversy?
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5th February 2009
Faulty gene link to antibiotic risk
One in 500 children carries a gene variation which means they are at risk from a common antibiotic.
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30th January 2009
Change4Life launched
The biggest health survey of children's health, How Are the Kids?, launched.
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29th January 2009
Child alcohol guidance due
Children aged under 15 should never be given alcohol, even in small quantities.
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29th January 2009
New national child index welcomed
The Royal College of Nursing has welcomed the launch of a national electronic child database.
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22nd January 2009
West African girls to get major boost
Adolescent girls in the West African nation of Liberia are about to get a major boost.
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20th January 2009
Poorest mothers likeliest to die
UNICEF warns that women in poor nations are 300 times more likely to die in childbirth.
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20th January 2009
Obese children offered help
Obese children and their families in Wales are to receive advice and exercise classes.
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19th January 2009
Strife in US over child health bill
Republicans say bipartisan spirit of Obama's first bill is threatened.
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16th January 2009
Toddlers as young as two treated for obesity
Dietician says children as young as two are being treated for obesity.
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14th January 2009
Dyslexia a 'fiction' says MP
A Labour MP claims dyslexia is a myth invented by education chiefs.
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13th January 2009
Rise in autism cases
A new study suggests environmental factors may be behind California's eightfold rise in new cases.
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12th January 2009
Eczema relief hope from water softener
Can installing a water softener relieve children's eczema symptoms?
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9th January 2009
Pupils happier in the north
Children in the north of England are happier than anywhere else in the country according to Ofsted.
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8th January 2009
The plight of children in Kenya
The plight of children in Kenya who fall prey to HIV/AIDS.
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7th January 2009
UK worst for measles
The UK has been named as one of the worst countries in Europe for measles.
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7th January 2009
Gaza hospital fuel 'running out'
Power failed during Israeli bombardment Friday, and back-up generators power intensive care beds.
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1st January 2009
Quicker arthritis diagnosis for children
Research at Newcastle University will lead to quicker diagnosis for children with arthritis.
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23rd December 2008
Poor children more likely to need ICU bed
Researchers say that deprived children are more likely to need an intensive care bed.
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18th December 2008
Children should be put at centre of services
Commissioners working to improve health outcomes for children have a major challenge.
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17th December 2008
Child obesity set before aged 5
Researchers say childhood obesity is set before the age of five.
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12th December 2008
One in three children obese
Official government figures find one in three children aged ten and one in four aged four are obese.
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9th December 2008
Malaria vaccine trial hope
The world's first vaccine against malaria is now closer to becoming a reality.
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8th December 2008
Exercise helps childhood anger
Regular exercise seems to reduce anger expression in overweight but otherwise healthy children.
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3rd December 2008
Mass vaccination against measles begins
A mass vaccination of more than 10,000 children is beginning in Cheshire to head off an epidemic.
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2nd December 2008
Childhood sleep terrors inherited
A study finds childhood sleep terrors are at least partially inherited.
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28th November 2008
Measles reaches 13-year high
The number of measles cases in England and Wales has topped 1,000 in a year.
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28th November 2008
Vaccination call for whooping cough
Vaccinating parents of newborns against whooping cough could prevent fatal infections in babies.
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24th November 2008
Technology could wipe out malaria
Emerging technologies could help eradicate malaria, says a report.
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24th November 2008
Burger King limits kids' sodium
Burger King Corp is to limit sodium in its children's meals as it tries to change its reputation.
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24th November 2008
Children risk liver disease
Excessive drinking by children and teenagers is storing up a health problems time bomb.
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21st November 2008
Buggy direction 'crucial'
A study suggests the direction of a child in a buggy can affect their development.
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18th November 2008
Teach pupils about superbugs
Schools are urged to teach pupils about infection control as the fight against superbugs stepped up.
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17th November 2008
Uzbek babies infected with AIDS
Officials say more than 40 young Uzbek children have been infected with HIV at a hospital.
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14th November 2008
Schools to give insulin injections
A charity says schools should have staff trained to give insulin.
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11th November 2008
Birmingham Children's Hospital investigated
The Healthcare Commission said it would investigate serious concerns about care and management.
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10th November 2008
Obama's healthcare options
Experts say the financial crisis could affect Obama's plans for a healthcare reform.
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5th November 2008
Smokers banned from fostering
Smokers in a north east London borough will not be able to foster children from January 2012.
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3rd November 2008
Malaria slows in The Gambia
Study shows the incidence of malaria has fallen significantly in The Gambia in the last 5 years.
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30th October 2008
Baby virus warning to parents
Parents are being warned to be on the look out for RSV a potentially fatal virus.
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30th October 2008
Measles outbreak in north west
Twenty-two children have been diagnosed with measles following an outbreak in parts of Cheshire.
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30th October 2008
Children's trusts have no effect
Children's trusts created after the death of Victoria Climbie have made little difference.
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29th October 2008
Concern over single vaccine
UK researchers raise concerns over the monitoring of the safety of single measles and rubella jab.
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24th October 2008
New clinical lead for paediatrics and child health
NHS CFH has appointed Dr David Low as the national clinical lead for paediatrics and child health.
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17th October 2008
Vaccine could wipe out polio
Polio could be wiped out in Nigeria thanks to an improved vaccine.
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8th October 2008
Children's speech and language service
Child health has always been a minority interest in the NHS, Virginia Beardshaw comments in HSJ.
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6th October 2008
Melamine found in NZ product
South Korean authorities have found trace amounts of melamine in milk products imported from NZ.
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1st October 2008
Warning on child mental health care
The children's commissioner says mentally ill children are being failed by the NHS.
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30th September 2008
New parents taught first aid
Free first aid courses for new parents is about to be launched in England, Scotland and Wales.
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29th September 2008
Fish could reduce eczema risk
Adding fish to a child's diet before the age of nine months could lessen risk of developing eczema.
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29th September 2008
Multi-drug strategy best for malaria
Single drug use increases the likelihood of resistance, a new study shows.
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29th September 2008
Great Ormond Street Hospital fire
A fire has broken out at London's Great Ormond Street children's hospital.
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29th September 2008
China detain 22 in milk scandal
Chinese authorities detain 22 milk supply workers and confiscate melamine in raids.
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25th September 2008
Rise in uptake of MMR jab stalls
Figures show rise in uptake of MMR jab has stalled at a level where measles epidemic still exists.
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24th September 2008
ADHD lessons needed for parents
New guidelines say parents need lessons in how to cope with ADHD.
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23rd September 2008
Wales secondary schools get more nurses
Efforts are under way to recruit more nurses into schools in Wales to tackle issues such as obesity.
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22nd September 2008
China parents' rage at tainted milk
Liquid milk also found contaminated as parents vow to sue.
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22nd September 2008
Paracetamol link to asthma
An international study finds that frequent use of paracetamol increases the risk of asthma.
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19th September 2008
Sex education book for 6-year-olds
A UK sexual education charity has published a booklet aimed at 6-year-olds.
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19th September 2008
Measles surge not due to vaccine failure
Ongoing surges in measles cases in the UK are a result of falling immunisation rates.
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11th September 2008
Broad protection from meningitis B jab
UK research suggests meningitis B vaccine could help protect older babies against multiple strains.
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10th September 2008
Scientists pinpoint childhood cancer gene
Three genes key to development of a form of childhood brain cancer have been found by scientists.
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10th September 2008
Scottish funding for child health
Health boards across Scotland have been allocated record levels of funding.
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9th September 2008
Child exercise time overestimated
Research suggests that parents wrongly estimate how much exercise their child is getting.
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2nd September 2008
Alcohol habit warning to parents
Parents of young children are being warned about their drinking habits.
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18th August 2008
Ear infections link to obesity
Recent research suggests ear and throat surgery may affect taste preferences.
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18th August 2008
Cheerleading tops sports injuries
Catastrophic injuries include fractured skulls, paralysis and even death.
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15th August 2008
GPs anger over MMR plan
GP leaders say they have not been consulted over a rescue package for the MMR vaccine programme.
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13th August 2008
Clumsy young in obesity risk
A study says children with poor coordination face a risk of obesity.
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11th August 2008
Rape victims' AIDS fears
Zimbabwean women speak out at an international AIDS conference about gang rapes by militia.
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7th August 2008
Measles concern sparks MMR move
The governmnet has launched a campaign to raise rates of MMR vaccination.
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5th August 2008
Parents to be told child's weight
Debate breaks out on whether the term "obese" can be used.
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4th August 2008
Child flu jab could protect all
Vaccinating children against flu would protect the whole population, research suggests.
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4th August 2008
Funding for mothers with HIV
Funding boost through UN body to boost prevention of mother-to-child transmission.
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28th July 2008
Appetite affected by obesity gene
Children carrying a gene that has been clearly linked to obesity find it harder to tell when full.
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28th July 2008
'Fat reports' for parents
Parents to get written notification from school of their children's weight.
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23rd July 2008
HPV vaccine programme extended
The government is to extend the national vaccination programme against the HPV virus.
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22nd July 2008
NHS fit camp to fight obesity
The government is spending more than £1m in one area of the country to tackle obesity.
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21st July 2008
Menthol cigarettes target young
Scientists say the tobacco industry deliberately manipulated menthol levels in certain cigarettes.
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21st July 2008
High-Tech health
Primary school children in Wiltshire are to get a high-tech mobile classroom.
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18th July 2008
Drink and drug use falling in teens
A national survey shows rates of drug taking, smoking and drinking are falling among teens.
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14th July 2008
Malaria research breakthrough
Australian scientists have identified a potential treatment to combat malaria.
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7th July 2008
Clean water key to global health
Poor water quality and sanitation cause an estimated 10% of global disease.
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4th July 2008
Mental risk of social networking teens
A leading psychiatrist says sites such as Facebook and Myspace may be harmful.
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2nd July 2008
Theme park food unhealthy
A survey has found child food at attractions is loaded with sugar, fat and salt.
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1st July 2008
Child strokes undiagnosed
New research suggests up to five children a day suffer a stroke.
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30th June 2008
Child BMI testing rethink
Experts say using a child's BMI as a measure of the success of exercise targets may be misleading.
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24th June 2008
Newcastle's new children's hospital
A new £100m, 245-bed children's hospital is to be built in Newcastle.
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24th June 2008
Eczema link to cats
A study suggests if you carry a certain gene fault cats can spark eczema.
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24th June 2008
Unhealthy lunchbox? Expect a note home
The School Food Trust wants warning letters sent to parents who fail to comply with healthy eating.
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23rd June 2008
Measles 'endemic' in Britain
The HPA warn measles has become endemic in Britain.
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20th June 2008
Charity subs NHS cancer care
Research suggests the NHS relies heavily on charitable donations for child and teen cancer care.
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19th June 2008
Child asthma steroids cut by tests
Testing breath and phlegm of children with severe asthma might spare them from oral steroids.
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13th June 2008
Under-18 sunbed ban passed
MSPs at Holyrood passed new laws banning under-18s' sunbed use.
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9th June 2008
Malaria treatment hope
New technique based on ancient Chinese herbal remedy could save more than a million children.
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6th June 2008
Meningitis booster shots needed
Researchers warn one in five children aged 11 to 13 are not fully protected against meningitis.
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3rd June 2008
Youth drink guide for parents
Parents are to be given guidelines on how much alcohol their children can safely consume.
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2nd June 2008
Anger over smoking restrictions
Smokers' groups have condemned government proposals to clamp down on cigarette vending machines.
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2nd June 2008
Lessen the impact of hay fever
An expert claims lifestyle changes can reduce children's chances of developing hay fever.
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2nd June 2008
'Lorenzo's Oil' boy dies at 30
Boy with rare neurological disorder was saved by parents' search for cure.
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29th May 2008
New centre for children in Wales
The Welsh health minister announced plans to enable purchase of a new centre for children.
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23rd May 2008
Malaria auto-immune response
US and Nigerian researchers find an auto-immune response in malaria-infected children.
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20th May 2008
Emergency measles steps call
Call for two MMR jabs in quick succession for children in London amid a surge in measles.
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16th May 2008
Local child surgery under threat
Experts warn child surgeons may become in short supply at local hospitals.
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13th May 2008
Call for snack ban in schools
Study suggests banning all unhealthy foods from schools will encourage pupils to eat healthily.
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13th May 2008
Technology to spot young drinkers
Budgens have installed face recognition cameras to stop children buying cigarettes and alcohol.
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6th May 2008
Playgroups cut risk of leukaemia
Researchers suggest children who attend playgroups cut their risk of leukaemia by around 30%.
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6th May 2008
Less asthma in tree-lined streets
The density of trees in urban streets is linked to a lower incidence of asthma in children.
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6th May 2008
Child asthma care variation
A charity warns there is a significant variation in care for children having asthma attacks.
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2nd May 2008
Sick children haunted by visions
British researchers say one in three children who have been in intensive care will suffer delusions.
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1st May 2008
Schools to monitor well-being?
Plans being considered could see schools monitoring well-being of pupils.
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30th April 2008
Lifespan reduced by crash dieting
Binge eating and crash dieting may significantly reduce life expectancy say Scottish scientists.
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29th April 2008
Fat camp for children
Around 4.5 million children in the UK are overweight or obese, and the problem is growing.
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28th April 2008
Netizens to fund malaria research
A new social networking site will enable individuals to micro-finance malaria research in Africa.
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24th April 2008
Widespread depression in teens
Surveys for the Children's Society suggest depression may be a problem for many teenagers.
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24th April 2008
Ban on under-18s using sunbeds
Proposals from the Health and Safety Executive could see under-18s banned from using sunbeds.
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21st April 2008
Meningitis C virus stopped
Meningitis C vaccination campaign is a success.
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21st April 2008
Tanzania 'uses health funds well'
Investment in health systems works better than in targetted interventions, study finds.
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17th April 2008
The changing diagnosis of autism
Changing diagnostic fashions could lie behind more cases of autism.
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16th April 2008
Mental health link to ethnic customs
Study finds teenagers who stick to family customs have better mental health.
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15th April 2008
Sanatogen dyed with additives
Sanatogen is dyed with artificial colours which can cause hyperactive behaviour in children.
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14th April 2008
Gentle exercise helps obese boys
Obese children could benefit more from low-intensity exercise.
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14th April 2008
New threat from pneumococcal bug
Figures say a strain of bacteria that can cause pneumonia and meningitis in children is on the rise.
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14th April 2008
Insomnia curse of the X-box
Rise in children being treated for sleep disorders is being blamed on computer games and fast food.
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7th April 2008
One million US infants maltreated
US officials say one in every 43 infants are mistreated every year.
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31st March 2008
Meningitis jab three years away
Scientists say a vaccine for meningitis B could be given to children within three years.
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28th March 2008
Should school gates be locked?
Call for school gates to be locked to stop pupils leaving school at lunchtime to get takeaways.
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28th March 2008
Figures on teen binge drinking
A study shows teenagers are drinking 44 bottles of wine or 177 pints of beer a year each.
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27th March 2008
Child cough medicines removed
Some child cough and cold medicines removed from shelves amid fears of accidental overdose.
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26th March 2008
Children's health a priority
New health programme for children should be made a priority.
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25th March 2008
Hyperactive girls struggle as adults
Research suggests hyperactive young girls are more likely to have 'serious' problems in adulthood.
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25th March 2008
How anaemia blocks anaemia
A new study looks at how alpha thalassaemia children are protected against malarial anaemia.
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20th March 2008
Safety monitor fear, drug trials
Experts say more needs to be done to monitor safety of children during drug trials.
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19th March 2008
Kids affected by parents' stress
Research suggests stressful parents may be making their children as well as themselves ill.
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18th March 2008
STDs rife among US teens
More than one in four US teenage girls has at least one sexually transmitted disease.
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18th March 2008
Eczema eased by Chinese herbs
Research shows traditional Chinese medicine may ease eczema symptoms.
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18th March 2008
Autism leaky gut theory doubt
Researchers find children with autism do not appear to leak damaging proteins from their intestine.
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13th March 2008
Stop smoking for relaxed babies
Research suggests if women stop smoking whilst pregnant they will have more relaxed children.
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13th March 2008
Diabetes risk lowered with vit D
Study suggests infants getting vitamin D have a lower risk of getting type 1 diabetes.
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11th March 2008
Are kids fat because of fat mums?
British researchers try to show why overweight mothers tend to have overweight children.
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10th March 2008
Can bacteria predict obesity?
The mix of bacteria in a baby's gut may predict whether the infant will become obese in later life.
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7th March 2008
One in four pupils in Fife obese
New figures find school-children in Fife have the highest levels of obesity in Scotland.
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6th March 2008
Children's records stolen
A laptop stolen from medical centre in Shropshire which contains personal details of 200 children.
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5th March 2008
Bristol hospital slammed
A lack of specialists in Bristol hospital could be putting children heart patients at risk.
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3rd March 2008
Healthy eating for toddlers
Scheme to encourage young children to eat healthily is being rolled out nationally.
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3rd March 2008
Merck jab ups seizure risk
Risk of febrile seizure doubles with four-in-one jab, experts say.
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3rd March 2008
One third of year 6 overweight?
According to new government figures one third of year 6 children are overweight or obese.
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29th February 2008
Pupils hit by memory issue
On in 10 schoolchildren may underachieve because of 'working memory' impairment say researchers.
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27th February 2008
Child nicotine patches approval
New guidelines say children of 12 could get nicotine patches if they have a serious smoking problem.
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27th February 2008
Don't ignore growing pains
Don't ignore your child's growing pains, it could be arthritis.
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26th February 2008
Alcohol treatment for infants
Children under one are admitted to hospital with alcohol-related illness.
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25th February 2008
Child's database work resumes
Ministers to continue with plans to develop the £224m children's database, ContactPoint.
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25th February 2008
Children's medicine warning
A report warns seven additives linked to child hyperactivity still used in some medicines.
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25th February 2008
Aborigines died of hopelessness
Coroner publishes results of investigation into 22 suicides in a Western Australian town.
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21st February 2008
Cut salt, reduce obesity
Researchers say salt could be key to why some children are obese.
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21st February 2008
Child obesity crisis
National figures show one in four five-year-olds and one in three 11-year-olds are overweight.
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19th February 2008
Boost for dying children care
Plans for services for dying children in England will be transformed say ministers.
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15th February 2008
More support for breast feeding
Breastfeeding rates need to be improved by giving the mothers more support say the government.
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11th February 2008
Child deaths linked to Botox
The FDA investigates child deaths linked to treatment with Botox.
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7th February 2008
Children don't exercise enough
Study finds nearly nine out of ten children do not do the minimum amount of physical activity.
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5th February 2008
Mali malaria trial expands
Promising new vaccine includes traditional medicine compound from South America.
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31st January 2008
Ruling expected on disability rights
Ruling expected on rights at work for people who care for elderly or disabled relatives.
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29th January 2008
Herbalists search for malaria cure
Herbal healers in Kenya are collaborating in the search for a new plant-based compound.
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28th January 2008
Food salt content confusion
Research shows parents are confused over the salt content of foods.
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23rd January 2008
Pre-teens drinking problems
A survey finds nearly half of disadvantaged children started drinking before 13.
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22nd January 2008
No cold remedies for under-twos
The FDA says children under two should not be given over-the-counter cough and cold medicines.
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22nd January 2008
Compulsory cookery classes
Ministers decide England's secondary schools to give compulsory cooking lessons.
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21st January 2008
Child malnutrition kills 3.5 million
Experts say the international community's response has been poor, and death rates will rise.
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16th January 2008
Children's diet poor
Research suggests children no longer see fast food as a treat because their diets are so poor.
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8th January 2008
Cervical cancer shots 'painful'
US health experts say Gardasil is becoming known as the most painful childhood shot.
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8th January 2008
Autism still on the rise
Despite removal of thimerosal from nearly all child vaccines, autism rates continue to rise.
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4th January 2008
Action to cut early deaths
Report says up to 70,000 deaths could be avoided every year if Britons followed healthy diets.
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3rd January 2008
New vaccine saves lives
Estimates show over 300 children have been saved since introduction of new pneumococcal vaccine.
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2nd January 2008
Ministers warn of rickets rise
The government warns of a rise of cases of rickets in children.
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21st December 2007
Aboriginal children get STDs
New figures show high rates of sexual infection among Aboriginal children.
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18th December 2007
Children's details lost
Deliveries of patient info halted in London after details of 160,000 children lost.
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12th December 2007
Yemeni children malnourished
Almost a third of two-to-fives are severely stunted.
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10th December 2007
Still much to do on child health
Unicef says more must be done to make the world fit for children by 2015.
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4th December 2007
Malaria parasite 'changes state'
The parasite is affected by the people it infects, making the disease hard to predict.
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4th December 2007
Gates funds for polio drive
Foundation gives US$100 million to help eradicate the disease.
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3rd December 2007
African measles deaths plummet
Figures from WHO show measles deaths in Africa fell by 91% between 2000 and 2006.
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30th November 2007
Young using steriods
Drugs advisors warn boys as young as 12 are using steroids to bulk up.
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28th November 2007
NICE says ban teens from drink
Guidance from NICE says even one alcoholic drink for under-18s is too much.
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23rd November 2007
E coli outbreak at pre-school
Busy Bees pre-school in Kingsclere closed after three toddlers struck by E coli.
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23rd November 2007
Girls 'link happiness to weight'
Being slim and attractive means happiness and popularity, according to girls as young as seven.
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21st November 2007
'Hep B fuelled' by migration
Specialists warn UK to seriously think about vaccinating all children against Hepatitis B.
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20th November 2007
Child weight data for parents
National testing programme means parents get details of child's weight in fight to tackle obesity.
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20th November 2007
O blood defends against malaria
Children with the O blood type in Mali were much less likely to get severely ill and die.
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14th November 2007
Cash for child mental health
Child mental health to get over £30m to help prevent young being treated in adult wards.
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14th November 2007
Diabetics 'failed' by schools
Charities claim schools are not giving the support that children with diabetes need.
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13th November 2007
Alcohol tax rise?
Campaigners say alcohol taxes should rise and ads for drink should be banned before 9pm.
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13th November 2007
The ADHD brain matures later
Researchers say ADHD delays but does not prevent normal brain development.
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12th November 2007
Maternal HIV - a new approach
Study says new drug therapy may help ease dilemma for HIV-positive mothers.
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8th November 2007
Chickenpox jab support
The only way to stop deaths from chickenpox is to vaccinate all children say researchers.
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29th October 2007
Ignorance about autism
Research finds many in Wales think children with autism are just badly behaved.
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29th October 2007
Warning on child head injuries
A UK charity warns parents and teachers should watch out more carefully for head injuries.
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26th October 2007
Schoolgirls will get cancer jab
Ministers to announce that from September 2008 schoolgirls in England will get cancer vaccine.
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22nd October 2007
S Africa 'losing' AIDS battle
Five million AIDS orphans by 2015, warns UN children's agency.
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22nd October 2007
Children need eye tests
Report says many young children do not have eye tests which leads to eye problems going undiagnosed.
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19th October 2007
High levels of salt in fast foods
A survey suggests fast food restaurants are exposing children to shockingly high levels of salt.
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12th October 2007
Anxiety in children
A study of education in England found that children and parents suffer 'deep anxiety' about life.
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9th October 2007
Nigeria's polio outbreak
Dozens of children have been partially paralysed following partial vaccination coverage.
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2nd October 2007
Bird flu crosses placenta: study
Research shows H5N1 can be passed from mother to baby in the womb.
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1st October 2007
MMR target still falls short
NHS figures show uptake of MMR jab in England has improved, but still short of safety levels.
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28th September 2007
Children involved in treatment
Guidelines for doctors say children should have more involvement in their treatment.
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25th September 2007
Obesity 'tsar' appointed
Official appointed to lead new campaign to help tackle childhood obesity.
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21st September 2007
FSA under fire
FSA accused of 'chickening out' of banning additives that are linked to hyperactivity in children.
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14th September 2007
Children to have cholesterol test
Experts say children should receive cholesterol test along with routine vaccinations at 15 months.
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13th September 2007
Not enough exercise for children
Researchers say only one in 40 11-year-olds gets an hour of physical exercise a day.
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12th September 2007
Mass vaccination for chickenpox
The DoH considering vaccinating children in England against chickepox.
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11th September 2007
Steroid caution for children
A study has shown many children with allergies are given "too high a dose of steroids".
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10th September 2007
HIV link to human trafficking
Call for governments to include trafficked women and girls in HIV programmes.
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7th September 2007
High BP in 4-year-olds
Researchers say children as young as 4 are suffering high blood pressure because of too much salt.
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6th September 2007
Pupils given MMR overdose
Health chiefs confirm 93 pupils given overdoses of MMR vaccine.
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3rd September 2007
Pupils shun healthy options
Young children benefit from free fruit, older children turn their backs on healthy school meals.
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31st August 2007
Measles warning
Warning about measles issued by health experts after unexpectedly high number of cases this summer.
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28th August 2007
French autism treatment disputed
"Packing" has been criticised as cruel and potentially dangerous, as clinical trial begins.
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22nd August 2007
Kids' high BP goes untreated
A study suggests that 1.5 million US children have undiagnosed high blood pressure.
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21st August 2007
Asthma risk 'raised' by roads
US study says children are nine times more likely to develop asthma if living near a main road.
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16th August 2007
Children need fat in diet
US research suggests fat is a crucial part of a child's diet.
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16th August 2007
India new worries about polio
Indian efforts to immunize children against polio fearing flooding will make them more vulnerable.
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15th August 2007
Air pollutant link to poor lung growth
Researchers confirm children who are exposed to high levels of air pollution have poor lung growth.
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9th August 2007
Plastics may affect foetal health
A US government panel concludes that a chemical found in many plastics may affect human development.
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5th August 2007
Aid for North Korean children
South Korea votes funding aimed at tackling child malnutrition.
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3rd August 2007
Children at risk from pollution
Harmful environmental chemicals can affect development and even health in adult life.
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22nd July 2007
Senators vote on child health bill
Bill now needs 60 votes in Congress to overcome opposition.
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13th July 2007
Free fruit for schools 'failing'
Experts say the free fruit for schoolchildren scheme may not have any long-term health benefits.
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13th July 2007
Pupils shun school meals
Official figures say secondary school pupils who eat school meals is at an all-time low.
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2nd July 2007
Egypt bans female circumcision
Egypt has announced a complete ban on female circumcision.
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29th June 2007
Children with cerebral palsy 'happy'
Study shows children who have cerebral palsy are just as happy as children without the condition.
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25th June 2007
Cambodia best at breastfeeding
A decline in breastfeeding in the Asia Pacific region affects survival rates.
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22nd June 2007
Children 'risk of rickets'
Children are at risk of rickets due to failure to stick to policies on vitamin D supplements.
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21st June 2007
Girls of 12 will get cancer jab
As from next year girls of 12 will get cervical cancer vaccine.
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11th June 2007
Child epilepsy drugs fears
UK researchers say urgent safety studies needed for newer anti-epilepsy drugs for children.
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7th June 2007
Microwaves to blame for obesity?
UK scientist suggests that microwaves started the obesity epidemic.
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21st May 2007
Iraqi city out of power
Samarra hospitals close, babies die for lack of power to run incubators.
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21st May 2007
Burmese children get polio
Mystery outbreak of the virus along the border with Bangladesh.
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21st May 2007
EU chefs target kids' diets
Website launched with recipes from Europe's top chefs.
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15th May 2007
African study finds malaria clue
Researchers identify an antibody in those who develop the deadly cerebral malaria.
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24th April 2007
Campaign to get MMR jab to Iraq
Measles, mumps, rubella immunisation campaign planned for Iraq's children.
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24th April 2007
Europe's children getting fatter
Obesity is on the rise, with worrying increases among the region's children.
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20th April 2007
Child cancer breakthrough
Scientists have made a significant discovery that could help treat a rare kidney cancer.
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17th April 2007
Care boost for Ethiopian girls
Female circumcision, early marriage and rape are major problems.
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16th April 2007
Health visitor postcode lottery
Survey reveals a "postcode lottery" of health visitor provision.
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10th April 2007
Eritrea bans female circumcision
Traditional practitioners threatened with fines, imprisonment.
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5th April 2007
Med diet could target asthma
A diet packed with fruit, veg and nuts could prevent children developing asthma and allergies.
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21st March 2007
Zinc and child mortality
More studies are needed into how zinc acts on the body.
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20th March 2007
Thailand's healthcare revolution
The country is on track to meet the 4th millennium development goal on child mortality.
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14th March 2007
Maternal & neonatal deaths
A conference ahead of Mother's Day calls for a global action plan.
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13th March 2007
Sex education failing kids
A Tory MP says parents should be told if their child is given contraceptive advice.
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7th March 2007
Peanuts may cure own allergy
New study suggests small doses of peanut protein can desensitize children.
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7th March 2007
French ads to carry health gen
Food and drink advertisers must add healthy eating advice or risk a fine.
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5th March 2007
Iraqi children go hungry
Violent conflict and poverty mean many aren't getting proper nutrients.
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28th February 2007
North Korea gets health equipment
A US$20 million WHO programme aims to boost maternal and child health over five years.
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28th February 2007
Study finds flaws in malaria care
Malaria is overdiagnosed throughout Africa, meaning drugs aren't directed to children.
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21st February 2007
Indian children ill-fed, says UN
Undernutrition rates are worse than in sub-Saharan Africa.
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20th February 2007
Southall ‘acted inappropriately’
The notorious professor comes under fire again.
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19th February 2007
Study backs flu spray for kids
US study says a weakened live form of influenza vaccine is safe and effective.
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19th February 2007
Cheap malaria drugs boosted
Studies yield knowledge of growing conditions and extraction methods.
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31st January 2007
Brain bleeding in vaginal births
Small brain haemorrhages were found in one in four vaginally delivered newborns.
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26th January 2007
Government failing obese kids
Professor says attempts by the government to address the problem are disorganised and ineffective.
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23rd January 2007
Test for dyslexia launched
A UCL professor has developed a way of identifying dyslexia in pre-schoolers.
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23rd January 2007
World is beating measles
Measles deaths in children fall by 60%, greater than the UN target of 50%.
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18th January 2007
African children needn't die
Pneumonia vaccination will work, if the political will is there.
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10th January 2007
Drinks studies skewed
A Boston-led research team found studies were likely to favour sponsors' products.
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12th December 2006
Film shows Ukraine baby horror
Investigative footage sparks fears newborn babies may have been killed for stem cells.
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4th December 2006
S African HIV kids get TB drug
Cape Town study shows antibiotic halves deaths.
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29th November 2006
Violent video games affect brain
Study finds increased emotional response and decreased self-control.
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20th November 2006
Vital equipment shortage
Research shows that disabled and terminally-ill children are going without.
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16th October 2006
Haitians risk death in childbirth
Haiti has the highest maternal mortality rate in the western hemisphere.
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