Posts tagged “Children’s health”

UK chief medical adviser warns that missing school is more harmful for children than Coronavirus

August 26th, 2020
UK chief medical adviser warns that missing school is more harmful for children than Coronavirus

The UK’s chief medical adviser, Professor Chris Witty, claims that missing school is more harmful for children than Coronavirus. Research suggests that the risks of developing serious complications or dying from Covid-19 are “incredibly small” among children, and Prof Whitty believes that missing out on going to school is infinitely more damaging, especially in the […]

Air pollution linked to increased incidence of heart attacks, asthma and strokes, new research reveals-8091-8476-5131-8157-7296-2568-5914

October 22nd, 2019
Air pollution linked to increased incidence of heart attacks, asthma and strokes, new research reveals-8091-8476-5131-8157-7296-2568-5914

New research suggests that air pollution is increasing the risk of heart attacks, strokes and asthma. A team based at King’s College London found that spikes in air pollution contributed to a significant increase in the number of cases of heart attacks, strokes and acute asthma symptoms. Researchers analysed data collected in London, Manchester, Birmingham, […]

Government confirms £6 million cash injection to support children with alcoholic parents-1072

April 24th, 2018
Government confirms £6 million cash injection to support children with alcoholic parents-1072

The government has confirmed that £6 million will be made available to help the children of alcoholics. It is estimated that around 200,000 children in the UK are living with parents who have an addiction to alcohol. The funding injection pledged by health ministers will be used to target children with alcoholic parents, providing them […]

MPs urge the government to ban multi-buy offers in a bid to cut childhood obesity-9933

March 28th, 2017

MPs from the Health Select Committee have urged the government to ban multi-buy offers on unhealthy foods in a bid to reduce the number of obese children. The group believes that the government needs to do more to reduce rates of childhood obesity, which have been increasing steadily for years. A report by the committee […]

All About ADHD-5135

March 31st, 2016

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) ADHD is a behavioural disorder that children are commonly affected by. The symptoms are characterised by restlessness, impulsiveness and inattentiveness. The majority of cases develop from early childhood and gradually get worse as the individual grows older, as a result of changes such as moving home, starting school or meeting […]

Children Must Be Put in the Recovery Position, Doctors Warn-3708

January 26th, 2016
Children Must Be Put in the Recovery Position, Doctors Warn-3708

Doctors have warned that unconscious infants and children must be put in the recovery position, after a study revealed that other techniques, including slapping, were being used as an alternative. The European study, which involved more than 550 children, revealed that only a quarter of children were placed in the recovery position by adults who […]

Singapore Health Authority to Target Schools -8022

June 9th, 2014
Singapore Health Authority to Target Schools -8022

The Health Promotion Board (HPB) in Singapore recently carried out a pilot health programme at 8 schools in the country to try and help students lose weight, stop smoking and to educate them on how to live healthier lifestyles. This programme has been a success and has in turn helped the HPB to make the […]

Is There A Link Between Asthma And Infertility?-3448

December 12th, 2012
Is There A Link Between Asthma And Infertility?-3448

New research suggests there may be a link between children who suffer from asthma and infertility in their parents. It seems the prevalence of asthma is higher in children whose parents needed medical intervention to conceive than those who conceive naturally. This initial study raises questions about the potential unintended side effects of infertility treatment. […]

Calls for less fluoride in US drinking water-6881

January 10th, 2011
Calls for less fluoride in US drinking water-6881

A number of US federal officials are aiming to lower the amount of fluoride present in US drinking water. Members of the Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are claiming that the levels of fluoride in drinking water are currently too high. According to a US report, members of the […]

Is the New Nintendo 3DS a Health Risk For Our Children?-6765

January 4th, 2011
Is the New Nintendo 3DS a Health Risk For Our Children?-6765

As Nintendo prepare for the release of their latest masterpiece – the Nintendo 3DS – there has been uproar over the company’s web warning that the brand new console could damage the developing eyesight of young children. Nintendo have – some would say responsibly, others would say cowardly – warned parents of the potential of […]

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