Child Health
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Plea for support for bereaved mothers
Campaigners call today for British hospitals to offer specialist bereavement help to women struck by the tragedy of losing a baby. Read more
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Cervical cancer vaccine may deter early sex
The new cervical cancer vaccine is not encourage young women to have sex – in fact it is deterring them, researchers report today. Read more
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Rise in Down’s syndrome diagnoses
Growing numbers of babies with Down’s syndrome are being identified during pregnancy in Britain, researchers report today. Read more
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Gene therapy brings sight to blind
A gene therapy has successfully been used to restore sight to a blind child, it has been announced. Read more
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Flu surge threatens critical care
The number of cases of suspected flu in Britain doubled last week – with the greatest spread among school-aged children, according to estimates released yesterday. Read more
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Plea to build on child vaccine successes
More than 100 million children worldwide are getting vaccinations – contributing to a steep decline in measles cases, international agencies reported last night. Read more
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Handwashing day highlights global hygiene pleas
Shame may play a key role in improving hygiene and preventing infection, British experts said today – designated Global Handwashing Day by campaigners. Read more
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New co-sleeping link to cot death
Sleeping with babies is now one of the key risks that can lead to cot death, British experts warned today. Read more
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Asthma linked to low birth weight and early birth
There is a clear link between low birth weight and the chance of developing asthma, says new research. Read more
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Swine flu’s killer streak revealed
Two new studies highlight the threat posed by swine flu in the earliest stages of the outbreak – leading to comparisons with the deadly 1918 pandemic. Read more