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Fruit and veg 'reduces pregnancy problems'
Posted: 09/07/2009
Expectant mothers who eat lots of fruit and vegetables have a better chance of avoiding pregnancy problems, according to a new study, which may interest those with family health insurance. Read more...
Obesity in children 'needs to be tackled aggressively'
Posted: 07/07/2009
An aggressive policy needs to be drawn up to tackle the problem of childhood obesity, according to a sector expert. Read more...
Antenatal classes 'are important for multiple births'
Posted: 07/07/2009
Antenatal classes are very important for women expecting multiple births, according to a specialist, which may interest family health insurance customers. Read more...
Overweight children 'are lonelier'
Posted: 03/07/2009
New research reveals that children who are overweight are more likely to be lonely, which may boost the need for family health insurance. Read more...
Organic food 'a healthcare solution'
Posted: 02/07/2009
Eating organic food may prove a healthcare solution for many individuals, according to an expert. Read more...
Young mothers 'have more neonatal deaths'
Posted: 25/06/2009
Teenage mothers are far more likely to suffer neonatal death than other parents, according to a new study, which may boost the need for family health insurance. Read more...
Caucasians 'more likely to get Ewing's sarcoma'
Posted: 24/06/2009
Caucasian people are more likely to contract the bone cancer Ewing's sarcoma than other races, specialists have found. Read more...
Urine test 'may detect appendicitis'
Posted: 24/06/2009
Specialists have discovered that urine tests may soon be able to predict the onset of appendicitis. Read more...
Skin cancer cases "undoubtedly" rising
Posted: 18/06/2009
The number of people developing potentially deadly skin cancer is "undoubtedly" on the rise, one expert states, which may boost the need for health insurance. Read more...
Researchers 'may identify muscular dystrophy'
Posted: 17/06/2009
Scientists from the University of Birmingham may have uncovered the key to predicting muscular dystrophy (MD) earlier in life, it has emerged. Read more...
Obesity 'increases risk of surgical complications'
Posted: 16/06/2009
People who are classed as severely obese have a greater risk of developing health problems while undergoing surgery, new research has found. Read more...
Schoolchildren 'should receive alcohol education'
Posted: 15/06/2009
Children should be taught about responsible drinking while they are still at school, according to one industry expert. Read more...
Healthcare quiz 'goes directly to children'
Posted: 12/06/2009
The Department of Health has issued a new healthcare quiz designed to increase the wellbeing of children and teenagers. Read more...
Vitamins in pregnancy 'help with a healthy birth weight'
Posted: 10/06/2009
Taking multivitamins while pregnant may help to reduce the risk of a low birth weight, new studies show. Read more...
MMR jab 'should compulsory'
Posted: 03/06/2009
The measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) jab should be compulsory for school age children, according to a public healthcare expert. Read more...
Cancer survival rates 'rapidly continuing to increase'
Posted: 01/06/2009
The number of young people surviving cancer has reached its highest ever rate, according to a healthcare expert. Read more...
Soft toys 'may spread disease'
Posted: 28/05/2009
Healthcare experts in London are warning that soft toys in waiting rooms may be a breeding ground for diseases. Read more...
IVF twins 'face more health risks'
Posted: 22/05/2009
Twins who were conceived through IVF have a greater chance of becoming sick in early life, according to new research. Read more...
Outbreak of measles 'the worst in years'
Posted: 19/05/2009
An outbreak of measles in Wales is being described as the worst in years by healthcare professionals. Read more...
Tories promise free dental checks
Posted: 18/05/2009
David Cameron has promised to give free dental checks to all children under five if the Tories win the next election. Read more...
GP practices 'must prepare for swine flu outbreak'
Posted: 15/05/2009
Healthcare facilities must be ready to cope with an outbreak of influenza, an expert asserts. Read more...
Scotland receives cash boost to combat alcohol abuse
Posted: 14/05/2009
Healthcare authorities in Scotland are to receive an extra £11 million this year to tackle the issue of alcohol abuse. Read more...
Northern Ireland to receive £17 million dental funding
Posted: 13/05/2009
Healthcare authorities in Northern Ireland have announced the country will receive £17 million in funding for dental care. Read more...
Short bursts of activity 'good for children's health'
Posted: 12/05/2009
After a public outcry about the number of overweight children in the UK, a new healthcare study reveals youngsters who often take part in short bursts of activity have the same fitness levels as those who have lengthy play times. Read more...
Jamie to promote healthy living
Posted: 12/05/2009
Jamie Oliver is taking his diet tips and culinary expertise to the US to promote healthy living. Read more...
New growth charts 'will help parents avoid obese children'
Posted: 08/05/2009
The introduction of growth charts to help parents know how much they should be feeding their children is a useful development in tackling childhood obesity rates, it has been claimed. Read more...
Mental health support for children 'still lacking'
Posted: 07/05/2009
A report by government adviser Lord Layard recently highlighted the fact that ten per cent of children in the UK will suffer from some form of mental health problems during their childhood. Read more...
Autism research 'a step in the right direction'
Posted: 30/04/2009
New research into the development and treatment of autism is a "step in the right direction" for improving our understanding of the syndrome, it has been stated. Read more...
Link between parental stress and child health 'needs further research'
Posted: 23/04/2009
A link between parental anxiety and the development of childhood health problems has been highlighted in a new report. Read more...
Home birth 'as safe as in the hospital'
Posted: 22/04/2009
Concerns over the safety of home births have been dispelled due to the publication of a new large-scale study. Read more...
Light exercise 'beneficial during pregnancy'
Posted: 21/04/2009
Taking light exercise during pregnancy could have beneficial effects for the health of the unborn baby, new research has shown. Read more...
Tooth decay in under-fives 'is increasing'
Posted: 20/04/2009
The level of tooth decay in under-fives in the UK is increasing due to a growing trend for low-fluoride toothpastes for kids, it has been claimed. Read more...
Rise in treatment for cannabis misuse 'is a positive step'
Posted: 15/04/2009
An increase in the number of treatments for cannabis misuse is a positive step for the UK, it has been claimed. Read more...
Mental health issues 'rising for young people'
Posted: 09/04/2009
There has been a rise in the number of children being diagnosed with mental health problems in the last few years. Read more...
New govt grant to help pregnant women launched
Posted: 08/04/2009
A new government grant for £190 per family has been launched for women who pass the 25th week of pregnancy. Read more...
Sports in school 'can bring back enjoyment of exercise'
Posted: 03/04/2009
A wider variety of sports on offer in school could help bring back the enjoyment of exercise for the next generation, it has been claimed. Read more...
Teachers 'should feel confident tackling weight issues'
Posted: 31/03/2009
The British Dietetic Association (BDA) has claimed that teachers and members of staff at schools should be given more support when teaching children about health and weight issues. Read more...
Diet advice for eczema sufferers
Posted: 31/03/2009
Individuals who suffer from eczema have been advised to monitor their diet in order to help control their affliction. Read more...
Texting for the pill 'will not increase teenage pregnancy rates'
Posted: 30/03/2009
The rate of teenage pregnancy across the UK will not affected by the availability of the morning-after pill via text message, it has been claimed. Read more...
Schools 'can play an important role in health education'
Posted: 27/03/2009
UK schools can help teach children about the importance of health, diet and physical exercise, it has been claimed. Read more...
Health benefits of cycling for children
Posted: 24/03/2009
Parents have been urged to get their children cycling as a way of tackling growing childhood obesity rates in the UK. Read more...
Exercise 'helps reduce depression' for overweight children
Posted: 18/03/2009
Regular exercise can be of benefit to overweight children who feel depressed and isolated because of their condition, a new study has asserted. Read more...
Exercise 'can help prevent asthma'
Posted: 16/03/2009
Parents have been advised to ensure their children get plenty of exercise in order to help reduce the risks of them developing asthma. Read more...
Vitamin D deficiency 'associated with teenage health difficulties'
Posted: 12/03/2009
A lack of vitamin D has been linked to the development of a number of health conditions in teenagers. Read more...
Awareness of food allergies 'increasing'
Posted: 11/03/2009
The level of awareness surrounding food allergies has risen in the last few years but not necessarily the number of cases, it has been argued. Read more...
'Better management required' to help cut teenage pregnancy
Posted: 10/03/2009
Better approaches to managing sexual health funding are needed to help cut teenage pregnancy rates, it has been claimed. Read more...
Information regarding side effects of treatments 'should be better'
Posted: 06/03/2009
Individuals need to be better informed of the dangers surrounding side effects of treatments and prescriptions handed out by GPs, it has been argued. Read more...
Quirky names 'help kids eat their greens'
Posted: 03/03/2009
Giving quirky names to vegetables can help motivate children to eat more greens, it has been claimed. Read more...
Dancing 'is best form of exercise for kids'
Posted: 27/02/2009
Overweight children have been advised to take up dancing as a way of shifting any unwanted pounds. Read more...
Communication 'key to helping families stay healthy'
Posted: 20/02/2009
Maintaining open communications is a key part of ensuring families remain healthy and secure, it has been argued. Read more...
Teenage alcohol advice welcomed
Posted: 30/01/2009
The government's proposed ban on children under the age of 15 consuming alcohol has been welcomed by Worcestershire's director of public health Dr Richard Harling. Read more...
Television viewing 'could be harmful to under twos'
Posted: 13/01/2009
Allowing children under two to watch television could be harmful to their development, new research has claimed. Read more...
Smoking indoors 'more dangerous for young children'
Posted: 12/01/2009
Parents who smoke have been warned that doing in so indoors could be having a detrimental effect on the wellbeing of their children. Read more...
Children need sleep and exercise to deal with the stresses of growing up
Posted: 23/12/2008
Children today need enough sleep, plenty of exercise and a balanced diet in order to keep them healthy and give them the ability to cope with the stresses of growing up, it has been claimed. Read more...
Girls 'have better taste' than boys
Posted: 17/12/2008
A new study has found that girls have a superior sense of taste over boys. Read more...
Magnetic toys 'pose health risk'
Posted: 10/12/2008
Parents planning on buying toys which contain magnets in the run-up to Christmas might want to consider the effect such products may have on their family health insurance. Read more...
Health risks of 'safe' cigarettes
Posted: 09/12/2008
So-called "harm-reduction" cigarettes pose health risks during the reproductive process, according to new research. Read more...
Gum disease 'an indicator for vascular heart disease'
Posted: 25/11/2008
Individuals who have a history of periodontal disease could be at a greatest risk of developing vascular heart disease, it has been claimed. Read more...
Autumnal babies exposed to asthma
Posted: 21/11/2008
Babies born in autumn may be at a higher risk of developing childhood asthma, scientists have claimed. Read more...
Premature birth 'can increase risk of illness'
Posted: 20/11/2008
There is evidence that being born prematurely can lead to a greater risk of developing a range of illnesses in later life, it has been claimed. Read more...
London Borough to champion healthy eating
Posted: 19/11/2008
Tower Hamlets has been nominated to become one of the nation's first "healthy towns", it has emerged. Read more...
Cancer subtypes linked to smoking, alcohol
Posted: 18/11/2008
Three subtypes of oesophageal and stomach cancers have been found to be linked to smoking, it has emerged. Read more...
