Child Health
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20 million children missed lifesaving vaccines
More than one in ten children worldwide – about 20 million – missed out on lifesaving vaccines in 2018, according to new data from WHO and UNICEF. Read more
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Pre-term babies ‘less likely’ to form romantic relationships in adulthood
Babies who were born pre-term are less likely to form romantic relationships in adulthood than those who were born at full term, according to the findings of a new analysis. Read more
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Down’s syndrome leukaemia genes pinpointed
An Anglo-German joint project has identified dozens of genes that contribute to children with Down’s syndrome developing leukaemia, it has been announced. Read more
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Cannabis clinical trial urgent – MPs
The UK needs an "immediate" clinical trial established of the benefits of medicinal cannabis for intractable childhood epilepsy, MPs have said. Read more
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Child battery ingestion care needs guidelines – investigators
The NHS may evaluate the use of metal detectors for rapid diagnosis of children feared to have swallowed dangerous items, including batteries. Read more
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Harm concerns linked to youth epilepsy treatment
Treatment guidelines for young people with epilepsy could be reviewed after a Swedish study found a group of drugs is linked to an increased risk of suicidal behaviour. Read more
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Chaos study identifies pregnancy alcohol damage
Any consumption of alcohol in pregnancy is not safe because of changes it can cause to the brain, according to Scottish researchers. Read more
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Europe sees bowel cancer rise in young adults
The rate of bowel cancer is rising among adults in Europe, researchers report today. Read more
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Premature birth linked to kidney risk
Babies born prematurely have an increased risk of developing chronic kidney disease in later life, according to a Swedish analysis published today. Read more
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NHS to support neurosurgery for hearing impaired infants
Two centres in England are to be funded to provide auditory brainstem implants, it has been announced. Read more