Child Health
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Children’s long-term care under the spotlight
Proposals to boost continuing care for children with complex, long-term health needs were published yesterday. Read more
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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. Read more
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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. Read more
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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. Read more
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Hay fever link to adult asthma
Children who suffer from hay fever faced an increased risk of developing asthma as adults, researchers warned today. Read more
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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. Read more
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Renew focus on child mortality – call
New figures on global child mortality show a continuing inequality between rich and poor countries. Read more
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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. Read more
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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. Read more
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Caffeine problem in schools
School nurses may need to recognise the symptoms of caffeine addiction, an expert has warned. Read more