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RSV is ‘rife’ in babies and young children: What are the symptoms of the winter virus?
There’s been a surge in cases of the virus RSV, which can lead to young children and babies being hospitalised. ...
Single blood sample can help identify women at risk of pre-eclampsia
A single blood sample can detect pregnant women who are at risk of pre-eclampsia, new research has found. Researchers...
Rising number of children admitted to hospital for eating disorders
Hospital admissions for children aged 17 and under are increasing, with experts saying many have been affected by the...
Improving diet before and during pregnancy can reduce childhood obesity
Helping women to eat healthily before and during pregnancy would reduce the risk of obesity for their children,...
WHO chief hopes 2022 sees end of virus pandemic
The head of the World Health Organisation says that 2022 must be the year "we end" the coronavirus pandemic. The WHO's...
4 fun science experiments kids can do at home to help them understand Covid
Kids have lived through the pandemic for the best part of two years now – but many of them, and particularly the...
The 5 factors that contribute towards childhood obesity
Children are often unaware of the patterns or conditions that cause obesity, placing the responsibility on adults can...
New Zealand hopes to ban smoking for future generations
New Zealand will ban the sale of tobacco to its next-generation, in a bid to eventually phase out smoking. The...
Covid-19 vaccinations to be offered to five to 11-years-olds
The rollout is expected to take place from next month. A plan to offer Covid-19 vaccinations to children aged five to...
Children with badly controlled asthma at higher risk of Covid hospital admission
Children with poorly controlled asthma are three to six times more likely to be admitted to hospital with coronavirus...
The new Omicron variant should not affect Christmas
Omicron is the new Covid variant in town, and it looks like it is here to stay over Christmas. With more and more...