Child Health
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Asthma inhaler targets small airways
New research suggests that a popular asthma inhaler can effectively improve the function of “small airways”. Read more
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Exposure hope for peanut allergy
Scientists believe they can cure children of peanut allergy by giving them a small regular dose of the nut. Read more
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TV link to asthma
Young children who spend hours glued to the television face a massively increased risk of going on to develop asthma, researchers report today. Read more
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Child medicines banned
British regulators have moved to ban most child cough and cold remedies after concluding they are ineffective. Read more
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Alarm over vaccine batches
British watchdogs have sought to assure parents about meningitis vaccines after the recall of two batches. Read more
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Longer maternity leave linked to breastfeeding
New nursing research suggests that an extended maternity leave can be crucial for breastfeeding success. Read more
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Teenage obesity as dangerous as smoking
Obese teenagers suffer as much damage to their health as someone who smokes ten cigarettes a day, researchers claimed today. Read more
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Baby’s allergen exposure may trigger asthma
Exposure to high levels of fungal spores and pollen after birth may increase a child’s risk of developing asthma, researchers reported today. Read more
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Inflammation is a clue to ideal asthma therapy
Patients with asthma benefit from careful monitoring of their airway inflammation, experts say. Read more
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Teenagers clash with parents over smoking
Teenagers may hold the key to persuading their parents to give up smoking, according to a new campaign by the British government. Read more