Children in cars at risk from air pollution
We have changed the law to ban smoking in cars to protect our children, but where is the law to…
Paediatrics
PE is not ‘silver bullet’ for inactivity crisis
Physical Education (PE) is not a 'silver bullet' to solve the inactivity crisis among the young, according to researchers from…
When is it safe to leave children home alone?
To mark Child Safety Week, I wanted to answer concerns from many parents and carers about when exactly it is…
Stretcher to prevent baby deaths in crashes
Ambulances may have to travel fast and, very rarely, they can and do crash when they are racing sick people…
Would you know how to use an EpiPen?
Would you know how to use an EpiPen (epinephrine injection) if someone collapsed with a severe allergic reaction? The recent…
City life increases risk of psychosis
City life may substantially increase a young person's risk of having psychosis, including hearing voices and feeling extremely paranoid, according to a…
Fathers who play have brighter babies
Fathers who interact more with their children in their first few months of life could have a positive impact on…
Protecting young skin from UV radiation
With summer fast approaching, children’s skin is particularly vulnerable to the effects of UV radiation, says consultant dermatologist Dr Anjali…
Gene therapy for nervous system disorders
My decision to get involved with developing gene therapy for neurological disorders came about because my own daughter, Ornella, 11,…
The last gasp of polio
The World Health Organisation is currently vaccinating 116 million African children against the preventable disease, polio. This week, 190,000 vaccinators…