Child Health
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School gender mix affects eating disorder diagnosis
The proportion of girls to boys in a school affects the risk of girls developing eating disorders, according to a new study. Read more
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Genes linked to sexual behaviour
A major genetic study of Britons has found DNA linked to age of first sexual intercourse and age of puberty, it was announced last night. Read more
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Improved survival rates among young liver transplant patients
Four out of five youngsters who receive liver transplants are now expected to survive for 20 years, it has been revealed. Read more
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Rate of asthma diagnosis questioned
Asthma is routinely overdiagnosed, two senior respiratory doctors say today. Read more
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Toddlers’ diets put them at obesity risk
UK toddlers are at risk of obesity in later life because of their poor diet, research out today warns. Read more
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Abnormal embryos may become healthy
New research suggests that embryos that contain abnormal cells still have a chance of developing into healthy babies. Read more
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Antibiotic resistance widespread in child infections – study
About 50% of urinary tract infections of children involve bacteria that are resistant to antibiotics, according to a new analysis. Read more
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European teens healthier – and less happy
European teenagers have healthier lifestyles – but are less happy than earlier this century, according to a major survey published today. Read more
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No benefit from hypoallergenic formula milk
Formula milk intended to cut the risk of eczema and allergies is not effective, researchers say today. Read more
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Limited support for maternal vitamin D
Pregnant women may help their babies by taking vitamin D supplements during the winter, researchers report today. Read more