Child Health
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DJ heads campaign against noise risk
A well known DJ is fronting a campaign to encourage people to listen to less loud music – and cut the risk to hearing, it was announced yesterday. Read more
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Greatness link to ADHD
Many of the great people of history would have been branded as having attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, a conference heard yesterday. Read more
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Articial organ hope for diabetes
Children with diabetes may eventually be given artificial organs to manage their insulin, researchers reported today. Read more
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Top grades linked to mood swing disorder
The most academically successful young people face massive risks of developing mental health problems caused by mood swings between depression and euphoria, researchers reported today. Read more
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Billions pledged for vaccines
PC profits are to be ploughed into the development of vaccines against diseases which kill millions of children around the world, it has been announced. Read more
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Teen bingeing risks health – warning
Many young teenagers are moving into "dangerous territory" in their drinking habits, experts said today as new figures showed the problem is worst in the north-east of England. Read more
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Children’s allergies often not seen in tests
Not all toddlers with allergies will continue to have the problem into adulthood, experts say. Read more
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Welcome for Dads’ Guide
Parent and midwife groups welcomed plans, published yesterday, to boost support for families, including an official guide for fathers. Read more
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Swine flu infected thousands of children in UK – study
Only about one in ten of the children infected with swine flu were identified during the peak of the outbreak in Britain last summer, researchers reported today. Read more
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Children’s ward drug errors warning
One in five drug prescriptions in children’s wards may be administered wrongly by nurses, researchers warned today. Read more