Times 15/3/10
The first time Katy Frost stayed away from her family was a trip that they will never forget. It was not the visit to the Isle of Wight that made it memorable, nor the adventure holiday with her classmates — but the sudden illnesses that almost killed her.
Independent 14/3/10
1,000 days into the Israeli blockade and Palestinian youngsters are denied medical help, education and any hope of a decent future
Timesonline 12/3/10
Pregnant women who take Prozac, the antidepressant, are twice as likely to give birth to babies with a congenital heart problem, the medicines regulator has warned.
14/3/10
Top doctor accuses hospitals of failing to provide beds for families, who end up exhausted, stressed and depressed
Times 13/03/10
Some children live with adults who can often unload their stresses on to them, says Professor Tanya Byron
Telegraph 13/03/10
Having children is good for your health – but only if parents stop after they have had two.
BBC News 10/3/10
It is peak season for chickenpox - the highly-contagious, blistering virus which for most children is unpleasant and for a very few lethal. A safe and effective vaccine is available - why don’t we use it?
Telegraph 08/03/10
The distinctive orange colour in Lucozade drinks could be lost, after research found the chemical used in its production was linked to hyperactive behaviour in children.
Telegraph 06/03/10
Ministers repeatedly ignored warnings about the safety of Britain’s child heart surgery units, it can be revealed.
March 2010
We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to implement a
system in at least 20 maternity units across the UK to enable
the collection of Cord Blood as a matter of urgency.