Child Health
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Drinking before pregnancy may affect children
A woman’s drinking behaviour before pregnancy is linked to behaviour problems in their toddlers, according to a Norwegian study. Read more
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Checking child fever – advice
British doctors get new advice today to help them identify when a child with fever is suffering from a serious illness. Read more
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Parental death affects child survival
People who lose a parent in childhood or adolescence have an increased risk of failing to live their normal lifespan, researchers warned yesterday. Read more
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Nuclear power cancer risk not found
Scientists have found no increase in cancer rates among young people living near two major UK nuclear power stations, it was announced today. Read more
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Heatwave alert
The British National Health Service has been placed on alert for heatwave conditions over the next few days. Read more
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Global childhood TB rates increase
The number of children with TB could be much higher than currently believed, researchers warn today. Read more
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Junk food dominates children’s TV
Advertising of "junk food" is tightly controlled around children’s programmes in the UK – but this does not apply to the content, according to a new study. Read more
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Malaria vaccine hope
New hope for effective vaccines against malaria have been revealed by a major UK study. Read more
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Genes link asthma and body mass
New findings show a genetic link between a child being overweight and risk of suffering from asthma, researchers say today. Read more
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Teens missing out on cancer trials
Too many teenage cancer patients are being denied the chance to take part in medical trials because of an inflexible system, it is claimed today. Read more