Child Health
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Appetite problem for obesity
Some people have heartier appetites than others from birth – and this puts them at risk of obesity, British researchers warned today. Read more
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Prevention needed to reduce toddler burns
Targeted prevention is needed to reduce the number of small children who suffer burns and scalds, doctors warn today. Read more
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Premature birth brings asthma risk
Premature babies may have a raised risk of developing asthma, researchers warn today. Read more
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Is IVF used too often?
Assisted reproduction techniques may be over-used, it is claimed today. Read more
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Diet not enough to combat child obesity
Encouraging children to eat fruit and vegetables is not enough to prevent obesity developing, according to British researchers. Read more
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Early fitness cuts heart risk
Men who were fit and healthy as teenagers tend to have a lower risk of heart attack later in life, according to the findings of a major study published today. Read more
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Children needed for £1m silk trial
A £1 million clinical trial is being launched in the UK to establish if specialist silk clothing helps to ease eczema in children. Read more
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Vitamin clue to child strength
Pregnant women who catch the sunshine may help their children be physically stronger, according to British researchers. Read more
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Young drinkers’ DNA affected by alcohol
Young people’s DNA could be affected when they drink alcohol, a preliminary study has found. Read more
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Alarm as teens obsess about weight
Most girls in their early teens are scared of putting on weight or getting fat, British researchers warned today. Read more