Child Health
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Inhaler failings probed
British researchers are probing why asthma relief inhalers sometimes may make asthma worse – and what can be done about it. Read more
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Teens ignorant of fertility threat – warning
Too many young adults are unaware of the risks of an infection that can prevent a woman having children, campaigners warned today. Read more
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Device to slow eating may cut obesity
A device that displays a child’s "gobbling" speed can help cut obesity, researchers reported today. Read more
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Banana aid to infant health
Bananas are to play a key role in helping mothers give babies a healthy diet in a new UK campaign. Read more
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Children susceptible to swine flu – UK study
Children and teenagers are especially susceptible to swine flu, according to new findings which help explain why the virus spread rapidly through schools. Read more
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Swine flu – new insights
Closing schools and vaccinating children and teenagers would have been the best way to control the swine flu epidemic, researchers reported last night. Read more
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Asthma gene offers hope
Scientists have found a new gene, which may open up a range of new treatments for childhood asthma, it was announced last night. Read more
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Winter call to reverse fitness slide
People were urged to plan some Christmas walks today as new findings confirmed the falling fitness levels of Britain’s children. Read more
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One flu jab enough for children?
Children may need just one dose of swine flu vaccine – rather than the two which are currently recommended, researchers reported last night. Read more
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Clamp down on teen drinks – senior doctor
Teenagers under the age of 15 should not be given any alcoholic drinks, Britain’s chief medical officer said today. Read more