Scotland launches free chickenpox vaccine for children
Scotland launches a groundbreaking NHS programme offering free chickenpox vaccinations to all children, aiming to prevent severe complications and reduce community transmission.
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UK Children's Outdoor Play Time Plummets, Study Finds
Groundbreaking research exposes a dramatic decline in British children's outdoor playtime, with profound implications for health, development, and society. Experts call for urgent action.
Back-to-School Digital Detox: Essential Guide for Parents
Expert advice on implementing a successful digital detox for children returning to school. Discover practical strategies to reduce screen time, improve focus, and boost mental wellbeing during the academic year.
Back to School 'Super Cold' Warning for Parents
Parents are being warned about a nasty 'super cold' spreading as children return to school. A top pharmacist reveals the key symptoms to spot and the essential items for your family's medicine cabinet to fight off the autumn bugs.
NHS introduces routine chickenpox vaccine for UK children
The NHS is introducing a groundbreaking chickenpox vaccination programme for all young children in the UK, aiming to drastically reduce severe cases and prevent tragic deaths from the common virus.
RFK Jr's Anti-Vax Airport Outburst Sparks Fury
Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr faces a firestorm of criticism after a viral video captures him berating a family at an airport, questioning their child's measles diagnosis and promoting anti-vaccine rhetoric, igniting a fierce debate on publi
NHS to offer combined MMR and chickenpox vaccine to children
The NHS is set to introduce a combined MMR and chickenpox vaccine for children, a move backed by MP Stephen Kinnock that promises to simplify immunisations and boost public health.
NHS to offer chickenpox vaccine to all children
The NHS will offer the chickenpox jab to all children in a landmark move to curb outbreaks and prevent serious complications, following JCVI advice.
RFK Jr criticised for unqualified children's health claims
Robert F. Kennedy Jr, despite having no medical degree, faces intense criticism for making unsubstantiated health claims about children's conditions, drawing sharp rebuke from medical professionals.
Children risk permanent eye damage from screen time
Specsavers issues an urgent warning as children's screen time hits 40+ hours a week, leading to a surge in eye strain and myopia. Experts call for immediate action to protect young vision.
NHS Youth Mental Health Crisis: Over-Diagnosis Costs £16bn
Exclusive: A damning report reveals the over-medicalisation of youth mental health is creating a financially unsustainable crisis for the NHS, costing the state a staggering £16 billion annually and stretching support services to their absolute limit.
Young People 'Overdiagnosed' With Mental Health Conditions
A major review led by former Children's Commissioner Anne Longfield finds young people in the UK are being overdiagnosed with mental health conditions, pathologising normal emotional distress and overwhelming NHS services.
Vitamin D breakthrough dramatically improves autism in children
Groundbreaking UK research reveals that high-dose vitamin D supplementation can significantly improve social and behavioural symptoms in children with autism, offering new hope for families.
Prince William Visits Great Ormond Street Hospital
The Prince of Wales makes a surprise visit to young patients at London's world-renowned children's hospital, joining Blue Peter's 60th-anniversary celebrations.
Expert Tips to Fix Your Child's Back-to-School Sleep Routine
Struggling with your child's sleep schedule after the summer holidays? Discover essential expert strategies to beat the back-to-school fatigue and ensure a smooth transition to term-time routines.
Three childhood traits linked to adult psychopathy
New research from King's College London identifies three key behavioural signs in children that are strongly linked to developing psychopathy in adulthood. The study offers a potential breakthrough in early intervention.
UK Scientists Pioneer Gene Therapy for 'Bubble Baby' Syndrome
Breakthrough treatment from Great Ormond Street and UCL offers new hope for children with SCID, a life-threatening immune disorder, using cutting-edge gene therapy to avoid harsh chemotherapy.
Boy, 8, Needs Hypnotherapy for Extreme Haircut Phobia
Eight-year-old Leo Bryan from Kent requires hypnotherapy to overcome a severe phobia of haircuts that causes extreme panic attacks, as his family desperately seeks funding for treatment.
Victoria Overhauls Working With Children Check Laws
Victoria rolls out landmark reforms to its Working With Children Check system, introducing continuous monitoring and stricter enforcement to close critical safeguarding gaps and protect vulnerable minors.
22 Radford Children Sue Parents Over TV Privacy Breach
Britain's largest family, the Radfords, are at the centre of a shocking legal battle as 22 of their children are taking action over the public exposure of their private lives and medical conditions on the family's TV shows and social media.
Nike Releases Iconic Adult Sneakers in Kids' Sizes
Nike shatters back-to-school traditions by releasing miniature versions of iconic adult sneakers for children. Discover the Air Force 1, Air Max, and Dunks in kids' sizing, blending playground fun with high-fashion style.
NHS Hearing Aid Crisis: Toddlers Wait Two Years
Exclusive investigation reveals a devastating postcode lottery in paediatric audiology, with families facing agonising delays for children's hearing aids, leaving doctors in despair and toddlers' development at risk.
UK Measles Crisis: Cases Soar 3,000% as Alert Declared
Health officials sound alarm as measles outbreaks surge across England, driven by low MMR vaccination rates. Latest NHS data reveals a dramatic spike in cases, putting unvaccinated children at serious risk.
Best New Children's Books & YA Novels 2025
Discover the must-read children's and YA books of the season. Our expert roundup features magical picture books, thrilling middle-grade novels, and powerful young adult fiction to inspire every young reader.
Mum on Mounjaro forgets to feed children due to no appetite
A British mother's shocking confession about the severe side effects of the diabetes drug Mounjaro, used for weight loss, reveals she forgets to feed her young children due to complete appetite suppression. Exclusive interview and expert warnings inside.
Joss Stone Forgives Men Who Plotted Her Murder
Exclusive: British soul singer Joss Stone reveals she has forgiven the two stalkers who plotted her brutal murder as she prepares to return to the UK from the US with her American husband and their four children.
Princess Andre: Why I Avoid My Parents' Feud
In a candid and mature revelation, Princess Andre, the 16-year-old daughter of Katie Price and Peter Andre, opens up about the emotional toll of her parents' public disputes and her conscious decision to stay above the fray, fearing it would portray her m
Pandemic's 'Profound' Toll on London's Children
Exclusive: Leading health experts from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine reveal the devastating and long-term impact of the pandemic on London's children, from mental wellbeing to physical health and development.
Christine McGuinness' tears over children's autism struggle
Christine McGuinness gives a raw and emotional account of the profound challenges she faces raising three autistic children, revealing the 'unbearable' pain of watching them struggle and her fears for their future.
Florida Man Bullies Disabled Children on School Bus
A Florida man faces intense backlash after a viral video captured him verbally abusing and intimidating children with special needs on their school bus. The incident, met with swift condemnation, has sparked a police investigation and a wider conversation
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