Child Health
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Hyper-networking’ endangers teens
Parents may be grateful teenagers who spend their time on social networking sites are not hanging around street corners – but a new study claims this would be dangerously complacent. Read more
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Allergy scares risk health – claim
Children who are avoiding certain foods because of a possible allergy may face a nutritional risk, experts have warned. Read more
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Child behaviour problems linked to birth method
Children’s emotional and behavioural problems may be linked to a stressful birth, researchers have reported. Read more
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Fertility treatment risks unsettled
The jury is still out on the increased risk of cerebral palsy in children born as a result of fertility treatment, researchers say today. Read more
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Peanut pregnancy link reopened
New findings today reopen claims that peanut allergy may be triggered when a pregnant woman consumes the nuts. Read more
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Tackle bed problem before 7 – advice
Health professionals should be ready to tackle children’s bed-wetting before they reach the age of seven, according to official advice published today. Read more
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Womb clue to allergy
A baby’s pace of growth in the womb seems to affect its chances of developing allergies or asthma, researchers have reported. Read more
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Spring pregnancy linked to food allergy
The season in which a woman begins her pregnancy may be linked to the development of food allergies, researchers said today. Read more
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Male teens "desensitised" by violence
Male teenagers who spend their time on violent video games and watching violent TV may develop aggressive traits, according to controversial findings published today. Read more
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Genetic clues to childhood obesity
Idleness, poor food and inactivity have been blamed for childhood obesity – but now researchers say that sometimes genes may be involved. Read more