Child Health
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City rises to spring challenge
A primary care trust is taking action against the risks to children posed by trampolines. Read more
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Caesarean link to obesity
Children born through caesarean section face a doubled risk of becoming obese, researchers warn today. Read more
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Child deaths "preventable" worldwide
Preventable infectious diseases were responsible for almost two-thirds of deaths in children under five worldwide, according to figures published today. Read more
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Overdue babies may risk behaviour problems
Being born after 42 weeks’ gestation may be linked to an increased risk of behavioural and emotional problems in early childhood, researchers warn today. Read more
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Adolescents need support to stay healthy
Young people in Europe and North America face major health inequalities, according to a report published today. Read more
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New and old risks to adolescent health
A series of articles in this week’s Lancet highlights the wide range of health risks faced by adolescents in the modern world. Read more
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Call for dyslexia research and diagnosis
Children with dyslexia must be diagnosed early and given treatment as soon as possible, say experts today. Read more
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Vaccine call after increase in whooping cough cases
Parents have been urged to have their children vaccinated against whooping cough after 665 laboratory confirmed cases were recorded in England and Wales in the first three months of 2012, it was revealed today (April 13). Read more
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Nine months on artificial heart for Joe, 3
A three year old boy has had a successful transplant after spending nine months on an artificial heart, it has been announced. Read more
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Alert on farm visits
Parents and teachers have been urged to take precautions as the spring brings the "animal petting" season. Read more