Rise of Type 2 diabetes in children
There has been an alarming rise in Type 2 diabetes in children - a condition where blood sugar is poorly controlled usually associated with older...
Tag: children
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 save them from toxic air...
4Ts of diabetes
Children need to know the warning signs of diabetes, says charity Diabetes UK. Easy to remember, the 4Ts will help them and their parents identify...
Vaccine safety – don’t shut down the debate
I am not an apologist for Andrew Wakefield, the doctor who proposed a link between the MMR vaccine and autism via the guts nearly 20...
Following baby noses for clues about asthma
Why do some children develop asthma and others don't? Scientists at the University of Aberdeen are hoping to be able to answer this question when...
Does my child have an eating disorder?
The first thing to remember is that weight loss may have a variety of causes, and it's important not to jump to conclusions. If you...
Alcohol and your children
Most people in Britain enjoy drinking in moderation and use it to good effect as a social glue and superlative relaxant. But think about alcohol...
ADHD Treatment – Why do Doctors Stimulate Hyper Kids?
One Minute Medical School expert talks about the issues surrounding drug therapies for children with ADHD.
Can drugs help obese kids?
Researchers at Teesside University have been examining drug interventions for the treatment of childhood obesity and found that, although drugs have been found to aid...
Through the eyes of a child
Research shows that parents – even the super-diligent ones – tend to overlook the health of their children’s eyes. Yes, they make a point of...
