Child Health
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Polio battle stepped up
A massive polio vaccination programme is to be launched in the Middle East amid concern of a resurgence of the virus in war-torn Syria, it has been announced. Read more
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Chocolate may protect against fat
Chocoholics need not put on weight – and may even benefit from their habit, according to a new study. Read more
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IVF cancer link ruled out
Children born through assisted reproduction do not need to worry about facing any increased risk of cancer – at least while they are children, according to a major new study. Read more
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Female mutilation a safeguarding issue – report
Genital mutilation of young girls should be treated as child abuse when it is found to be happening in the UK, a major report says today. Read more
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Child poverty link to Euro-health problems
High levels of relative child poverty have a massive impact on health across Europe, according to a major report published yesterday. Read more
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New warning on baby swaddling
The traditional way of wrapping babies, in swaddling clothes, is becoming increasingly popular – but it places risks to the babies’ hips, an expert warns today. Read more
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Fitness boosts teen brains
Teenage girls who undertake regular exercise show dramatic improvements in the study of science, researchers report today. Read more
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Child TB drive launched
A new drive to save children from the scourge of TB was launched yesterday. Read more
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Child deaths down but injuries still a problem
Most child deaths in Britain are linked to chronic conditions – although some of these are the result of preventable accidents, according to a new study. Read more
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18 million children in Europe suffer abuse
More than 18 million children across Europe suffer abuse, making it the leading cause of health inequality, a new report from the World Health Organisation says today. Read more