Child & Adolescent Health
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14/11/2011 - Child cancer successes marked
Improvements in treatment of childhood cancer have saved at least 5,600 lives in the UK the last 40 years, according to an analysis published today. More
11/11/2011 - Global toll of childhood flu
About 90 million children globally under the age of five contract seasonal flu every year, researchers have estimated for the first time. More
04/11/2011 - Infants 'need' exposure to dirt
New-born babies need to encounter a wide range of bacteria to lessen their chances of developing allergic disease later in life, Danish research has concluded. More
02/11/2011 - Researchers close on ageing
Scientists say they have got a step close to finding out how to slow down the ageing process - by studying the effects of calorie restriction. More
25/10/2011 - Fizz link to violence
Teenagers who drink large numbers of cans of sugary, fizzy drinks may be prone to violent behaviour, researchers warned today. More
24/10/2011 - Children happier but not healthier
British school-children are happier than they used to be - but not healthier, according to the findings of a major study published today. More
19/10/2011 - Prematurity takes teen toll
A generation of young adults may be facing health problems linked to having been born prematurely, British researchers warned today. More
18/10/2011 - Night shift risk for teens
Young adults who work night shifts may face a doubled risk of developing multiple sclerosis, researchers reported last night. More
18/10/2011 - School headache call
As many as ten per cent of schoolchildren have their lives blighted by headaches and migraines at school, campaigners warned today. More
14/10/2011 - Child allergy diagnosis call
Improved diagnostic techniques are needed to identify allergies in children to help them live normal lives, experts said yesterday. More
04/10/2011 - Thinness genetic?
Thin children are likely to have thin parents - and there may be a genetic cause, British researchers said last night. More
27/09/2011 - Pregnancy risks studied
Women exposed to a range of chemicals during pregnancy may face an increased risk of their child developing asthma, researchers warned yesterday. More
22/09/2011 - Breastfeeding and touch may ease pain in newborns
Breastfeeding and massages may help to reduce pain in newborns, delegates at a European conference have heard. More
20/09/2011 - Renewed calls to restrict films showing smoking
Adolescents are more likely to take up smoking if they regularly see it in films, according to an analysis published today. More
14/09/2011 - Sportacus beats Scooby
The classic cartoon show Scooby-Doo sets children the best example for activity - if not for eating - according to an "official" league table published yesterday. More
13/09/2011 - Oils that prevent allergy may block cancer treatment
Women who consume fish and nut oils in pregnancy may help reduce their child's risk of developing allergy, researchers have reported. More
12/09/2011 - Babies distinguish pain at 35 weeks
Unborn babies can distinguish between pain and general touch from about 35 weeks’ gestation, new research has suggested. More
08/09/2011 - Do bereaved parents die of a "broken heart"?
Losing a baby can have a devastating impact on the parents - and may lead to their early deaths, researchers said today. More
07/09/2011 - Adenoid removal may not cut childhood infections
Having the adenoids removed will not necessarily benefit children with recurring upper respiratory tract infections, new research finds. More
31/08/2011 - Greater efforts needed to cut newborn deaths
The rate of deaths of new-born babies around the world has fallen, but more must be done, the World Health Organisation warned yesterday. More
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