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24/12/2009 - Asthma gene offers hope
Scientists have found a new gene, which may open up a range of new treatments for childhood asthma, it was announced last night. More

22/12/2009 - Winter call to reverse fitness slide
People were urged to plan some Christmas walks today as new findings confirmed the falling fitness levels of Britain's children. More

22/12/2009 - One flu jab enough for children?
Children may need just one dose of swine flu vaccine - rather than the two which are currently recommended, researchers reported last night. More

17/12/2009 - Clamp down on teen drinks - senior doctor
Teenagers under the age of 15 should not be given any alcoholic drinks, Britain's chief medical officer said today. More

15/12/2009 - One in ten children faces obesity
About ten per cent of English children will be obese within five years, researchers claimed today. More

11/12/2009 - One third overweight at 11
Nearly one third of British pupils are overweight when they reach the age to leave primary school, according to figures published yesterday. More

10/12/2009 - Immunotherapy may be X-factor for children
Dozens of British children are to take part in an ambitious global trial of a radical new treatment for cancer of the brain funded by a charity music single, it was announced today. More

10/12/2009 - 'Harmful, unethical' - detention of immigrant children
British treatment of children of illegal immigrants is "harmful and unacceptable", a powerful group of senior clinicians say today. More

09/12/2009 - Tamiflu millions challenged
The millions spent on treating suspected swine flu patients with Tamiflu faced damning criticism from an expert analysis last night. More

09/12/2009 - Pre-birth bacteria exposure may prevent allergies
It's been thought for a long time that child-hood exposure to bacteria reduces the risk of asthma and allergy - but new findings suggest this begins in the womb. More

04/12/2009 - Measles battle on the cusp
Deaths from measles world-wide have been dramatically reduced in the last decade, according to figures published last night. More

04/12/2009 - Teenage fitness boosts success
Countries that fail to keep teenagers fit may be damaging their academic prospects, according to new findings. More

30/11/2009 - Breast-feeding safe for HIV mums - WHO
Mothers infected with HIV should breast-feed their babies whilst continuing to take drug treatment, according to new global guidelines published today. More

27/11/2009 - Doubts over swine flu trends
It is "too early" to say whether the swine flu outbreak has reached its peak in northern countries, an expert said yesterday. More

24/11/2009 - Reality check on child fitness
British families are out of touch with reality when it comes to the fitness of children, campaigners claimed yesterday. More

24/11/2009 - Skin bugs may fight allergy
Scientists may have identified bacteria that could help treat skin conditions caused by allergy and inflammation. More

20/11/2009 - Infants to get swine flu vaccine
Pre-school children and infants in Britain are to get the swine flu vaccine, it was announced last night. More

13/11/2009 - Child risk from sunbeds warning
Rates of sunbed use among children are surprisingly high, campaigners warned today. More

05/11/2009 - Pregnancy vitamin link to asthma claim
Researchers say they have found a link between the folic acid supplements that women take in pregnancy and rising rates of asthma. More

05/11/2009 - Plea for neo-natal care cash
Professional organisations called for cash yesterday to back up new guidance for the care of new-born babies who need special care. More

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