Child Health
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Eczema’s ‘key role’ in infant allergies
Eczema may play a key role in why some infants develop food allergies, a new study has suggested. Read more
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Improve post-natal care – guidelines
Women should get improved care after the birth of a baby, according to guidelines published today. Read more
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Hope for child cancer treatment
Hopes for a new treatment for a devastating childhood cancer have been boosted by successful research at a British university. Read more
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HIV clue to gene therapy breakthrough
Italian researchers have successfully used treatments derived from the AIDS virus to treat children with two serious genetic diseases, it was announced last night. Read more
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Measles not beaten
Measles cases in England are still running at record levels – in spite of the success of the nationwide vaccination catch-up drive, according to figures published yesterday. Read more
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IVF poses no child cancer threat
Children born through fertility treatment do not face any increased cancer risk, according to a major study reported today. Read more
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Pet ponies not sold for meat
Children are unlikely to have been eating pet ponies in burgers contaminated with horsemeat, researchers say today. Read more
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Set bedtimes ‘boost children’s brain power’
Young children with irregular bed-times suffer intellectually, according to research published today. Read more
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Vaccine to prevent tummy bugs launched
The NHS begins offering a vaccine aimed at preventing thousands of cases of tummy upset in young children today. Read more
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Doctors warned on painkillers
Doctors have been issued new guidance about the use of painkillers following a series of European reviews. Read more