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Smoking while pregnant linked to behavioural problems in children - The Guardian 3rd November 2009
"Developing structure and function of the foetal brain at risk, research suggests"
Child obesity 'has peaked' - The Independent 3rd November 2009
"The 30-year rise in child obesity may have peaked, researchers report. The increase in overweight and obesity among children which has continued without pause since the mid-1970s is now on a downward trajectory, according to latest figures.\n\nThe forecast number of overweight girls aged 2 to 11 in 2020 has dropped from 34 per cent to 17 per cent, and the proportion of obese girls from 14 per cent to 10 per cent."
Child obesity 'is levelling off' - BBC Health News 3rd November 2009
"Forecasts of a huge rise in obesity among children in England have been significantly downgraded following a new analysis of data.
The National Heart Forum found evidence that the rate of increase in childhood obesity may be starting to slow. "
Mass vaccination of schoolchildren to stop spread of swine flu - The Sunday Telegraph 1st November 2009
"Mass swine flu vaccinations are expected to be extended to all children under the age of 18 by the end of the year. "
Family sue over Chorley teen’s spinal operation - Chorley Citizen 30th October 2009
"THE family of a Chorley teen left paralysed for life after intricate spinal surgery have launched a bid for seven-figure compensation in London's High Court.
Laura May was just 11 – and trying on clothes while out shopping – when her mother Christine first noticed an anomaly in her upper back which prompted urgent medical attention. "
Doctors plan mass swine flu jabs for under-18s - The Sunday Times 1st November 2009
"Government advisers are preparing for the mass vaccination of schoolchildren to stop the spread of swine flu.
A committee of scientists advising the Department of Health is expected to recommend that the vaccination of 10 to 18-year-olds begins by the end of the year. "
Leisure centres 'sell fatty foods to children trying to be healthy' - Daily Telegraph 27th October 2009
"A lack of regulation allows leisure centres to sell children unhealthy foods that have been banned from schools and children's television adverts, a report has warned. "
Brave Ella Wright loses fight for life after bone marrow transplant - Liverpool Daily Post 26th October 2009
"LITTLE Ella Wright – who with brother Sam inspired an ECHO campaign for more bone marrow donors – has died.
The eight-year-old passed away after suffering complications from the procedure it was hoped would save her life."
Brave Ella Wright loses fight for life after bone marrow transplant - Liverpool Echo 26th October 2009
"LITTLE Ella Wright – who with brother Sam inspired an ECHO campaign for more bone marrow donors – has died.
The eight-year-old passed away after suffering complications from the procedure it was hoped would save her life."
Yes, children DO make you happier - Daily Mail 27th October 2009
"It may come as a surprise to those struggling to cope with sleepless nights and mountains of nappies.
But having children really does make you happier, researchers say.
The finding, based on the experiences of tens of thousands of British parents, contradicts a host of other studies which have concluded that having children can ruin even the most blissful of relationships. "
Leisure centre 'junk food' alert - BBC Health News 27th October 2009
"Vending machines stocked with unhealthy snacks in leisure centres run the risk of fuelling childhood obesity, warn experts.
Crisps and chocolate are on sale where children exercise despite being banned from schools and children's TV, the British Heart Foundation found. "
Girl born with 'mermaid syndrome' dies aged 10 - Daily Mail 26th October 2009
"An American girl who was born with a rare condition often called 'mermaid syndrome' that meant her legs were fused together, has died aged 10.
Doctors said Shiloh Pepin was only likely to survive for hours, possibly days after her birth, but she exceeded all expectations. "
British swine flu kids were scared witless when French police turned up in masks - Daily Mail 25th October 2009
"A school trip to France ended with a group of frightened children being placed in quarantine, then trapped on their coaches for hours while they were escorted home by French police, after four girls were diagnosed with swine flu.
The group of 96 had to endure an exhausting 215-mile journey to Calais, without stops, after zealous French authorities insisted they return to Britain using the Channel Tunnel rather than the ferry at Cherbourg. "
Department of Health under pressure to increase precautions over children’s mobile phone use - Daily Telegraph 24th October 2009
"Pressure is increasing on the Government to increase public health warnings over mobile phones as more fears emerge over their possible risks. "
Childhood obesity warning over clock change: physiotherapists - Daily Telegraph 24th October 2009
"Parents are being warned that as the clocks go back children who suffer sleep disruption could be more susceptible to obesity. "
Health campaigners: 'Children should learn the art of a good night's sleep' - The Independent 23rd October 2009
"Children should be taught about the importance of a good night's sleep as part of the national curriculum, health campaigners say.
Sleep experts say it is just as important as a healthy diet and exercise in ensuring children get the best out of their schooling. They add that children would be less likely to nod off during lessons."
Pupils should be taught about the benefits of sleeping well, say experts - The Times 23rd October 2009
"Dozing off in class is usually frowned on by teachers. But experts are calling for pupils to be taught about sleep as part of the national curriculum.
The Government said yesterday that it would consider the proposals and could include sleep lessons as part of study of personal and social health. "
Hospital criticised for treatment of 10-year-old meningitis sufferer - Daily Telegraph 23rd October 2009
"A hospital has been criticised for the treatment of a 10-year-old boy who was gravely ill and later died from meningitis. "
Grant help for disabled Wirral children - Liverpool Echo 23rd October 2009
"WIRRAL children with disabilities are to be given short breaks away thanks to new grant funding.
Aiming High for Disabled Children is offering grants to help groups and organisations start or improve schemes that increase the amount and range of activities available to young people with disabilities."
Rotten state of kids' teeth - Manchester Evening News 21st October 2009
"THE average Manchester five-year-old has five decayed or missing teeth.
More than half of the city's young children have suffered problems with at least one tooth by the time they start school, according to a new study."
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