Child Health
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Hay fever exam hazard alarms specialists
Teenagers who suffer from hay fever are massively disadvantaged during the exam season, doctors warned today. Read more
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Burger link to asthma
Children who eat too many burgers may be placed at risk of developing asthma, researchers warned today. Read more
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Split virus wins flu vaccine battle
The two vaccines used to protect British children against swine flu had very different effects, according to an analysis published today. Read more
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Baby brain-cooling wins approval
A technique which uses rapid cooling to save new-born babies from brain damage wins official endorsement in the UK today. Read more
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Help for unblocking children
Doctors can do more to help children with constipation, according to official guidelines published today. Read more
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Allergy tests may help prevention
Researchers say they are developing powerful new tests for allergies, enabling earlier and more precise detection, it has been announced. Read more
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UK slumps in child survival league
Britain has the worst child death rate in western Europe, according to shock figures published last night. Read more
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Problems of blood pressure drugs in pregnancy
Common drugs used to treat high blood pressure in pregnancy may affect a child’s future health, researchers warned today. Read more
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New jaundice guidelines urge care
Babies with jaundice need to undergo proper testing to ensure their health is not at risk, NHS advisers said today. Read more
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Acid blood clue to baby risk
Babies born with acidic blood in the umbilical cord need extra surveillance, doctors warned today. Read more