New child health vision
A new vision for child health research at Imperial College London
A focus on common serious diseases of childhood will see Imperial's research align with NHS child health services in west London.
Stories tagged with 'child health'
Burning Issue
Major study finds no conclusive links to health effects from waste incinerators
Researchers have found no link between exposure to emissions from municipal waste incinerators (MWIs) and infant deaths or reduced foetal growth.
No smoking
Child deaths in Brazil fall following comprehensive smoking ban
Child deaths have fallen in Brazil following complete smoking bans in public places, according to a new study.
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Save the children
First manual on child blast injuries launched by Imperial and Save the Children
A coalition of British doctors, researchers and charities has launched the world’s first guide for treating children severely injured by explosives.
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PREVENTING DISTRESS
3 ways to improve mental health outcomes for child refugees
A new review highlights key factors in preventing post-settlement psychological distress in unaccompanied refugee minors.
Screen time
Screen time before bed puts children at risk of anxiety, obesity and poor sleep
Pre-teens who use a mobile phone or watch TV in the dark an hour before bed are at risk of not getting enough sleep, a new study reveals.
Tobacco truths
Mother’s smoking affects baby’s DNA and risk of smoking-related disease
Smoking during pregnancy causes chemical changes to a baby’s DNA that affect its risk of smoking-related conditions in adulthood, a study has found.
Babyface
Breastfeeding: Babies’ response to facial touch measured with 3D printed device
Facial sense of touch is important to enable babies breastfeed; this new device could help researchers understand when things go wrong.
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Preterm hope
“Giving birth then coming home without our baby was difficult to go through”
A new research centre at Imperial will investigate the causes of premature birth.
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smoking risk
Friends and family increase the risk of children becoming smokers in the UK
Teenagers whose mothers smoked during pregnancy, or whose parents or friends smoke, are more likely to smoke themselves.
