Child & Adolescent Health
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03/11/2010 - Fertility treatment risks unsettled
The jury is still out on the increased risk of cerebral palsy in children born as a result of fertility treatment, researchers say today. More
01/11/2010 - Peanut pregnancy link reopened
New findings today reopen claims that peanut allergy may be triggered when a pregnant woman consumes the nuts. More
27/10/2010 - Tackle bed problem before 7 - advice
Health professionals should be ready to tackle children's bed-wetting before they reach the age of seven, according to official advice published today. More
26/10/2010 - Womb clue to allergy
A baby's pace of growth in the womb seems to affect its chances of developing allergies or asthma, researchers have reported. More
20/10/2010 - Spring pregnancy linked to food allergy
The season in which a woman begins her pregnancy may be linked to the development of food allergies, researchers said today. More
19/10/2010 - Male teens "desensitised" by violence
Male teenagers who spend their time on violent video games and watching violent TV may develop aggressive traits, according to controversial findings published today. More
15/10/2010 - Genetic clues to childhood obesity
Idleness, poor food and inactivity have been blamed for childhood obesity - but now researchers say that sometimes genes may be involved. More
13/10/2010 - Pregnancy calcium supplementation protects child teeth
Giving pregnant women calcium supplements can protect against their infants developing dental decay, researchers claimed yesterday. More
13/10/2010 - Breast-feed tiny babies - guidance
Transfer of tiny babies to and from specialist neonatal care must be "safe and efficient", according to UK guidelines published today. More
12/10/2010 - Scent threat to skin
People with eczema may be affected by the scent of household and skincare products, Swedish researchers have revealed. More
07/10/2010 - Pregnancy vitamins fail to prevent asthma
A new study has overturned the belief that women who take extra vitamin C and E when pregnant protect their babies from wheezing and asthma. More
06/10/2010 - Fruit and vegetables key to healthy baby weight
Women who eat plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables three months before conceiving reduce their chances of having a low weight baby, researchers say today. More
06/10/2010 - Baby development 'unharmed' by occasional pregnancy drink
Women who drink small amounts of alcohol during pregnancy do not harm their child’s behavioural or intellectual development, according to a major study published today. More
05/10/2010 - Nobel Prize for IVF pioneer
The British scientist who developed test-tube baby treatment gained a Nobel Prize yesterday. More
05/10/2010 - Food allergy asthma link
People with food allergies are likely to be young, male and black - and suffer from asthma, according to a major study of the problem. More
04/10/2010 - Enriched formula adds fat to children
Efforts to boost the growth of small babies with enriched formula milk may only lead to them accumulating fat as children, researchers have warned. More
30/09/2010 - Hyperactivity disorder "genetic"
Children with a hyperactivity disorder may be suffering from genetic defects affecting their brains, British researchers revealed today. More
30/09/2010 - Dogs best for allergy children?
Cats and dogs have different effects on children who are allergic to them - and dogs seem to be healthier, researchers report today. More
28/09/2010 - Major study backs breast-feeding
Midwives have welcomed new research which highlights the powerful protection that breast-feeding gives babies against infection. More
23/09/2010 - Genes cast doubt on asthma allergy link
Allergy is less important as a cause of asthma than is often thought, according to researchers who published a major analysis of genes behind the disease last night. More
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