‘Global epidemic’ of childhood inactivity
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‘Global epidemic’ of childhood inactivity

This article was taken from: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-50466061 By James Gallagher Health and science correspondent Four in five 11- to 17-year-olds around the world are not taking enough physical exercise, according to the first such analysis. The World Health Organization says children’s health is being damaged as well as their brain development and social skills. It says…

Childhood pneumonia cases up 50% in 10 years, NHS data shows
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Childhood pneumonia cases up 50% in 10 years, NHS data shows

This article was taken from: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7676093/amp/Furious-backlash-emerges-Google-secretly-amassed-healthcare-data-millions-people.html By Nicola Davis A&E admissions highest in deprived areas of England as bronchiolitis drives increase Emergency hospital admissions for children with pneumonia have risen by more than 50% in England over the past decade, figures suggest, with admission rates highest in more deprived areas. According to NHS Digital data…

Vaping nearly killed me, says British teenager
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Vaping nearly killed me, says British teenager

This article was taken from: https://inews.co.uk/news/science/smart-needle-cancer-detection-breast-cancer-prostate-cancer-process-explained-921561 By James Gallagher Health and science correspondent A teenage boy nearly died after vaping caused a catastrophic reaction in his lungs, doctors in Nottingham say. Ewan Fisher was connected to an artificial lung to keep him alive after his own lungs failed and he could not breathe. Ewan told…

Cancellations of NHS child mental health sessions jump 25%
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Cancellations of NHS child mental health sessions jump 25%

This article was taken from: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2019/nov/11/cancellations-of-nhs-child-mental-health-sessions-jump-25 By Denis Campbell Health policy editor Staff shortages and growing demand reported to be behind annual rise in England Growing numbers of troubled children are having appointments with NHS mental health services cancelled, the organisation’s data show. Figures obtained by the mental health charity Mind reveal that CAMHS (child and adolescent mental…

Frozen eggs storage 10-year limit ‘should be changed’
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Frozen eggs storage 10-year limit ‘should be changed’

This article was taken from: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-50182675 By BBC Health news There is no scientific reason for the 10-year limit on storage of frozen eggs, which is forcing some women to destroy them before they are ready to become parents, say fertility experts. Under UK law, only eggs stored for medical reasons and premature infertility can…