Child Health
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Euro-plan to boost pertussis vaccine
Some 28 million Euros is to be spent on a European project to improve pertussis vaccines, it was announced yesterday. Read more
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Child heart disease genes found
Children with non-syndromic congenital heart disease often inherit genetic mutations from their "apparently healthy" parents, according to the findings of a major study reported last night. Read more
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Heart risks measured for Hodgkin survivors
Survivors of childhood Hodgkin lymphoma may face the same cardiovascular risks at the age of 30 as others face at the age of 50, according to a study published today. Read more
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Gene defect behind infant deaths
A rare genetic defect is responsible for severe lung disease in some infants, British and Dutch researchers have discovered. Read more
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Premature infant care could be improved – study
Many premature babies in Europe are not being given the most effective lifesaving care, experts claim today. Read more
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Junk food means a ‘better time’ – children
Children associate junk food with having a better time – and advertising influences them in what they want to eat, a new report out today shows. Read more
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Teen weight linked to heart failure risk
Overweight teenagers are more likely to develop heart failure in early middle age, researchers say today. Read more
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RCM: Dads should be involved in pregnancy
The majority of new fathers enjoy a closer or stronger relationship with their partner after having a baby, research by leading charity NCT reveals today. Read more
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Breast milk benefits early babies
Feeding with breastmilk may improve heart outcomes for premature babies, according to researchers. Read more
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Therapy hope for juvenile dermatomyositis
Researchers have made a breakthrough in the treatment of a rare autoimmune disease that affects children. Read more