Child Health
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Measles alert is Europe-wide
A Europe-wide campaign to boost childhood vaccination was launched yesterday as measles ravages parts of the UK and other regions of the continent. Read more
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Light drinking in pregnancy not harmful – study
Light drinking in pregnancy is unlikely to have adverse effects on the infant’s brain, researchers claim today. Read more
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GPs urge parents to get measles protection
Senior GPs have urged the parents to ensure their children get the MMR vaccine as measles continues to spread in South Wales, UK. Read more
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Antenatal care saves babies
Reducing antenatal appointments for pregnant woman is not as safe as has been thought, researchers warn today. Read more
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Child TV not found harmful
Parking young children in front of television or on electronic games may not be as damaging to their mental health as has been feared, according to a major British research project reported today. Read more
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Teen cancer treatment could improve
Cancer treatment for teenagers and young adults could be improving faster, experts say today. Read more
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Ancient ‘glitch’ blamed for childhood ear infections
Textbooks may have to be re-written after researchers in England discovered why some children are prone to repeated bouts of glue ear – it’s an evolutionary glitch in the development of the middle ear. Read more
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Skimmed milk no good for toddlers – report
Feeding toddlers low-fat milk does nothing to prevent them putting on weight – and may contribute to them getting plumper, researchers warn today. Read more
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Pregnancy vitamin advice challenged
Most pregnant women should not be taking supplements of vitamin D as they are not needed for the health of the baby, British researchers say today. Read more
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No body fat benefit of breastfeeding
Children who are breastfed for long periods in infancy do not gain benefits by being less overweight or obese than others, researchers say today. Read more