Mental health disorders among children
One in eight children in England is living with a mental health disorder says new NHS research. One in eighteen…
Paediatrics
Omega-3 supplements reduce risk of premature birth
Daily omega-3 supplementation reduces the risk of birth before 37 weeks by 11 per cent, and reduces the risk of…
Teenagers inherit smoking
Teenagers whose mothers smoke during pregnancy, or whose parents or friends smoke, are more likely to smoke themselves. The findings…
Safety concerns around aluminium adjuvants
It is approximately 10 years since we began our investigations into aluminium adjuvants and specifically their mode of action. We…
Poor aerobic fitness in children risk of heart disease
Risk factors of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease accumulate in children who have poor aerobic fitness, a new study…
Children are half of sport injury-related A&E attendances
The high burden of sport-related injuries on children has been highlighted by new research published by the Journal of the…
Operation Smile
Since 1982, Operation Smile has provided hundreds of thousands of safe surgeries for those born with cleft conditions. Last year,…
Surgery for birthmarks
Many children are born with birthmarks on the skin, around 1-2%, called congenital melanocytic naevii which range from being very…
Fewer children buying cigarettes in shops
Removing displays of tobacco products from shops may have reduced the proportion of children buying cigarettes by 17 per cent,…
British stillbirth rates remain high
Britain has a higher rate of stillbirth and neonatal death than many other countries in Europe – in 2016 one…