Child & Adolescent Health
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11/11/2008 - Slim down Britain campaign launched
A nationwide campaign to boost healthy eating and reduce obesity was launched today by the British government amidst a host of newly disturbing facts and figures. More
29/10/2008 - Severe rice allergy on the increase
New research suggests that rice may trigger a serious allergic condition in some children. More
28/10/2008 - Child risk from super-bugs
Sick children may be at greater risk from hospital super-bugs than has previously been thought, according to a leading British expert. More
28/10/2008 - Infant infection risks joints
Children who succumb to a serious infection in infancy are at risk of going on to develop arthritis early in their adult lives, researchers warned today. More
24/10/2008 - Serious rise in children with food allergies
Millions of children around the world are likely to be suffering from food allergies, according to newly-released figures. More
17/10/2008 - Researchers back breastfeeding to avoid asthma
New findings reinforce the benefits of breast-feeding in helping to prevent allergic diseases in children. More
07/10/2008 - Fans save babies
Using an electric fan can help save a baby dying from cot death, researchers reported last night. More
03/10/2008 - Early introduction of fish cuts eczema rate in infants
Infants who eat fish in the first nine months of life seem to be protected against developing the allergic skin disease, eczema, researchers have reported. More
03/10/2008 - Children's long-term care under the spotlight
Proposals to boost continuing care for children with complex, long-term health needs were published yesterday. More
03/10/2008 - Hay fever linked to facial pain
Researchers have found that children who suffer from hay fever are also more likely to experience headaches, facial pain and ear aches. More
19/09/2008 - Health visitor shortage "dangerous"
Hard pressed health visitors fear Britain could be heading for "another Victoria Climbie" case because of staff shortages, according to a survey published yesterday. More
19/09/2008 - Possible link between folic acid and childhood asthma
Pregnant women may be influencing their children's risk of developing asthma and allergy by taking folic acid supplements, researchers warned today. More
19/09/2008 - Hay fever link to adult asthma
Children who suffer from hay fever faced an increased risk of developing asthma as adults, researchers warned today. More
18/09/2008 - 'Safe' tan with UV impossible: study
People aged below 18 years should be banned from using indoor tanning beds, experts warned today. More
12/09/2008 - Renew focus on child mortality - call
New figures on global child mortality show a continuing inequality between rich and poor countries. More
09/09/2008 - Children not shaping up to stats
Hopes that children are beginning to increase their exercise rates and may become slimmer may be misplaced, experts warned today. More
03/09/2008 - Challenge to child fever advice
Combining two household pills may be the best way to treat childhood fever - although official advice tells parents not to do this, researchers said today. More
03/09/2008 - Caffeine problem in schools
School nurses may need to recognise the symptoms of caffeine addiction, an expert has warned. More
11/07/2008 - How eczema leads to asthma
Researchers have found an increased risk of asthma in later life among children with eczema - highlighting the benefits of identifying allergies early in life. More
27/06/2008 - Childhood stress raises allergy risk
Major distressing life events put children at a increased risk of allergy and asthma, new research suggests. More
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