Child Health
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Are UK children getting slimmer?
The British government should not be claiming success in the fight against childhood obesity, campaigners said yesterday. Read more
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Milk and egg allergy treatment hope
Giving children tiny amounts of substances such as egg and milk can successfully help treat allergies, a conference was told yesterday. Read more
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School exercise can boost kids’ fitness
Structured physical activity programmes in school can improve fitness and reduce body fat in children, researchers said yesterday. Read more
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Test-tube baby risks investigated
So-called test-tube baby treatment can make a massive difference to couples seeking to have children – but two new studies published today highlight the risks. Read more
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Peanut allergy trial planned
British researchers are to embark on a major trial of a new treatment for peanut allergy – which can pose a major threat. Read more
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Child cancer alert from Iraq troubles
Children in southern Iraq have faced a massively increased risk of developing leukaemia, researchers reported yesterday. Read more
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Baby antibiotic warning
New guidance was issued to hospitals today in a bid to stem a raft of incidents involving an antibiotic given to new-born babies. Read more
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Herb warning as vaccine offers ragweed hope
People with asthma should not rely on herbal remedies, experts have warned. Read more
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Milk in pregnancy may prevent brain disease
Women who drink milk during pregnancy may help their children avoid contracting multiple sclerosis, researchers will tell a conference. Read more
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Fish good and gadgets not bad for brain
Video games and mobile phones are not causing an epidemic of headaches among teenagers, researchers claimed today. Read more