Girl, 4, hospitalised after swallowing button battery
A four-year-old girl faced a life-threatening emergency after swallowing a button battery from a children's toy, prompting urgent warnings from medical experts about hidden household dangers.
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Toddler's miracle recovery after brain rupture
One-year-old Freddie Blackmore's incredible survival story after suffering a devastating brain haemorrhage that left doctors fearing the worst.
Doctor's Halloween Warning: Costume Dangers Revealed
An NHS paediatric doctor shares essential Halloween safety tips that could prevent serious injuries and save lives this spooky season.
NHS surgeon botched children's ops as warnings ignored
A shocking investigation exposes how hospital bosses missed multiple opportunities to prevent a paediatric surgeon from performing botched operations on vulnerable children, leaving young patients with life-changing injuries.
NHS rapid blood test for child sepsis breakthrough
The NHS is trialling a groundbreaking rapid blood test that can detect deadly sepsis and meningitis in children within hours, potentially saving countless young lives across UK hospitals.
New blood test detects baby infections in hours
Revolutionary new testing method can rapidly detect dangerous bacterial infections in newborns, potentially saving countless infant lives across the UK.
NHS rolls out 45-minute sepsis test for children
A groundbreaking rapid blood test that can detect deadly sepsis in children within 45 minutes is being introduced across NHS hospitals, potentially saving countless young lives through early intervention.
Surgeon meets baby he saved - now his colleague
In an extraordinary full-circle moment, consultant surgeon Peter Moseley is overcome with emotion as a man whose life he saved as an infant now works alongside him as a colleague in the same hospital.
Father's fight against child brain cancer inspires UK
After losing his 13-year-old son to the incurable diffuse midline glioma, a determined British father launches a groundbreaking charity to fund research for a cure, challenging the medical establishment's acceptance of this devastating diagnosis.
Children's clinics overwhelmed as flu cases surge across UK
Exclusive investigation reveals UK children's clinics at breaking point with unprecedented flu cases. Health experts warn of system strain and urgent vaccination needs.
Sugar Damages Children's Hearts, Study Reveals
New research exposes how sugar consumption in childhood directly impacts blood pressure and heart health, with effects lasting into adulthood. Essential reading for parents.
Sugar Harms Children's Heart Health, Study Reveals
New research exposes the alarming impact of childhood sugar consumption on cardiovascular health, with findings that could transform dietary guidelines for UK families.
Girl's 'growing pains' diagnosed as terminal cancer
Heartbreaking story of four-year-old Isla Weston, whose symptoms were dismissed as growing pains before devastating terminal cancer diagnosis that's left her family shattered.
Peanut Allergy Prevention Breakthrough for Children
Groundbreaking research from the NHS reveals how early introduction of peanut products could dramatically reduce allergy development in high-risk infants, potentially transforming paediatric health guidelines across the UK.
Children's autism misdiagnosed as OCD, study reveals
Groundbreaking research reveals a disturbing trend of misdiagnosis affecting children nationwide, with experts warning that confusing autism traits for OCD could lead to inappropriate treatments and lasting harm.
NHS newborn screening detects deadly disorder in hours
A groundbreaking NHS screening programme is now detecting Tyrosinaemia Type 1 in newborns just 24 hours after birth, preventing life-threatening complications through early intervention.
Mother sells home for son's US heart surgery after NHS limits
A devoted mother makes the ultimate sacrifice, selling her home to finance critical cardiac treatment in America for her son born with rare heart defects after facing treatment limitations within the NHS system.
Baby dies in critical incident at Great Ormond Street Hospital
A major investigation is underway after a three-month-old baby tragically died following a critical incident at Great Ormond Street Hospital, with the NHS trust offering full support to the devastated family.
Fake Vegas nurse forged diabetic children's prescriptions
A Las Vegas woman faces serious charges after allegedly posing as a paediatric nurse and creating fraudulent prescriptions for vulnerable diabetic children in a disturbing medical deception case.
NHS Children's Hospital Crisis: 150% Capacity Reached
Major NHS hospitals declare critical incidents as paediatric emergency departments face unprecedented demand, with one children's hospital operating at 150% capacity.
Children face 12-hour A&E waits in NHS crisis
Shocking new data reveals children are facing dangerously long waits in NHS emergency departments, with some young patients waiting over 12 hours for treatment as hospitals struggle with unprecedented demand.
Baby's 'normal' fixed gaze was actually brain tumour
A mother's persistent concerns about her baby's unusual fixed gaze were repeatedly dismissed by medical professionals until a shocking brain tumour diagnosis revealed the terrifying truth.
Toddler paralysed after cold triggers rare condition
A three-year-old girl from the UK has been left paralysed from the neck down after a common cold virus triggered a devastating rare condition called transverse myelitis.
Children suffered 'grievous harm' in pandemic care disruption
Shocking inquiry finds vulnerable children faced catastrophic consequences when Covid-19 restrictions severed access to essential healthcare and support systems across the UK.
Childhood Chronic Pain Causes Adult Health Issues - Study
New research from Australia uncovers the hidden crisis of chronic pain in children, linking it to significant physical and mental health challenges in adulthood. Experts call for urgent changes in paediatric care.
Children's Protein Needs: The Truth Parents Should Know
New research challenges common beliefs about children's protein needs. Discover the surprising truth about how much protein your child really requires and the best dietary sources for healthy growth.
Girl dies of cancer after doctors wrongly blame parents
Ava Macfarlane's aggressive cancer was missed by medics who blamed her parents for the lump on her face. Her heartbroken family shares their story to prevent future tragedies.
Mother Sues NHS Over Toddler's Misdiagnosed Sepsis
A mother is suing an NHS hospital after doctors allegedly dismissed her three-year-old daughter's life-threatening sepsis symptoms as a simple virus, leading to a catastrophic medical emergency.
The baby feeding switch that prevents ear infections
Leading paediatricians reveal how a tiny change in how you hold your baby's bottle during feeding can drastically reduce ear infections, aid digestion, and support healthier development. This free technique is a game-changer for UK parents.
Melbourne Hospital Panel Confronts War's Impact on Kids
A poignant panel discussion at Melbourne's Royal Children's Hospital, featuring former ABC journalist Sophie McNeill and paediatric experts, confronts the devastating and often overlooked health consequences of war on the world's most vulnerable children.
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