5 h. ago Scientists find link between where you live and childhood leukemia

New research has found that millions of children are at increased risk of exposure to cancer-causing chemicals

Society

8 h. ago NHS warns children born after 2017 at risk of 'serious' infection

Parents have been warned that 'it’s important to get it treated' to avoid any complications

Events

8 h. ago 'Do not drink' warning for children under seven as popular summer treat said to pose 'serious risks'

They contain an ingredient that can pose a serious health risk to children

Events

9 h. ago Food safety warning over popular summer drink posing 'serious risk' to children

The much-loved treat can cause shock, very low blood sugar levels and even loss of consciousness

Events

21 h. ago Eight healthy babies born after IVF using DNA from three people

Genetic material from mother and father transferred to healthy donor egg to reduce risk of life-threatening diseases‘We’d never heard of it’: a woman tells of her daughter’s death of mitochondrial diseaseDoctors in the UK have announced the birth of eight healthy babies after performing a groundbreaking procedure that creates IVF embryos with DNA from three people to prevent the children from inheriting incurable genetic disorders.The mothers were all high risk for passing on life-threatening diseases to their babies due to mutations in their mitochondria, the tiny structures that sit inside cells and provide the power they need to function. Continue reading...

Politics

27 h. ago ASN transport appeal rejection leaves Willowbank parents in crisis

Parents fear that vulnerable children will be at risk following East Ayrshire Council's decision to remove school transport.

Events

28 h. ago Children under five at risk from only consuming plant milk, say experts

Nutritional experts working for the UK Government have raised concerns over the nutritional value of plant milk for children under five

Events

30 h. ago Plant milk 'not acceptable' experts say as some 'should drink dairy'

There are new 'rules' over what milk people of different ages should have after a major UK study

Politics

30 h. ago Plant milks ‘not nutritionally equivalent’ to cows’ milk – expert review

Soya, oat and almond milk have become increasingly popular in recent years.

Politics

53 h. ago Why the UK is lagging behind other countries on measles vaccinations

Declining health budgets and the spread of misinformation are putting children in the UK at risk of measles, as Rebecca Thomas reports

Politics

57 h. ago Dermatologists' horror as babies aged just six months are treated for skin conditions caused by wearing 'too much perfume and makeup'

Dermatologists say parents are putting young children at risk of serious skin conditions by exposing them to toxic beauty products that have been linked to cancer.

Events

66 h. ago Falling vaccination rates leave millions of children at risk, experts warn

More than 30m children worldwide not fully immunised for MMR and UK ranks worst in G7, WHO and Unicef sayMillions of children worldwide are at growing risk of serious illness and death due to declining infant vaccination rates, experts have warned, while the UK ranks worst of major western economies for MMR immunisation.Figures released by the World Health Organization and Unicef show that more than 30 million children worldwide are not fully immunised against measles, mumps and rubella and 14.3 million children have not received a single routine infant vaccination. Continue reading...

Events

66 h. ago UK worst in G7 for MMR jab rates, as 30m children worldwide not fully immunised

More than 14m children globally have not had single routine jab as figures show less than 90% of those eligible in UK had first MMR last yearMillions of children worldwide are at growing risk of serious illness and death due to declining infant vaccination rates, experts have warned, while the UK ranks worst of major western economies for MMR immunisation.Figures released by the World Health Organization and Unicef show that more than 30 million children worldwide are not fully immunised against measles, mumps and rubella and 14.3 million children have not received a single routine infant vaccination. Continue reading...

Politics

8 d. ago Gardeners urged to keep hold of old milk cartons for crucial reason

No need to put your old milk jugs in the bin just yet - experts recommend one savvy way to reuse them to boost plants in your garden and cut down on plastic waste

Politics

1 week ago Milk first or last? Experts FINALLY settle the great tea debate

It's a debate that takes place in office kitchens across the UK. Should you put milk into your tea before or after the boiling water?

Politics

3 w. ago Millions of children at risk as global vaccine rates fall, study finds

Decline blamed on health inequalities, Covid disruption and soaring levels of misinformation and hesitancyMillions of children worldwide are at risk of lethal diseases because vaccine coverage has stalled or reversed amid persistent health inequalities and soaring levels of misinformation and hesitancy, the largest study of its kind has found.Major progress in rolling out jabs to billions of children in all corners of the globe over the last five decades has prevented the deaths of 154 million children, according to an analysis published in the Lancet. Continue reading...

Events

3 w. ago Food prices jump faster than inflation as cost of cupboard staples like cereal and milk rocket

Latest data released by the Office of National Statistics (ONS) revealed that food price have risen by 4.4 per cent, the highest figure since February last year.

Economics

3 w. ago NSPCC reveals record level of calls about children at risk of domestic abuse

Around a third of child welfare contacts about domestic abuse ended in a referral to authorities such as police and children’s social services.

Events

3 w. ago US heat wave: Experts share advice on how to stay cool and safe amid soaring temperatures

Heat poses a health risk, especially for children, older people and those with certain health conditions

Politics

3 w. ago Popular children’s cough medicine recalled over potentially deadly bacterial infection risk

The medicine was recalled because it contains Bacillus cereus, a type of bacteria that can cause two types of foodborne illnesses

Events