Health News

12 May 2008

Latest news, analysis and opinion on all aspects of children and young people's health, including drugs work, mental health, and teenage pregnancy.

Government research bid to aid young adults with autism

The government has ordered research on how young people with autism can be supported as they make the transition to adulthood.

Welsh schools fail to act on healthy living message

Schools in Wales are failing to practise what they preach about healthy living, the Welsh education inspectorate has warned.

Home Secretary calls for squeeze on cannabis

The Home Secretary has told police chiefs to crack down on cannabis use, after the government decided to reclassify the drug.

Review will look at teaching of dyslexic children

A government review of the primary curriculum has been broadened to examine the education of dyslexic children.

Children warned on skin cancer danger

A project to advise young children about the importance of protecting themselves against the sun has been launched by the Bradford Skin Cancer Action Group.

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In Depth

Resources: Log on to ... sex education

There's lots of information about sex on the internet, but, sadly, most of it is inappropriate for young eyes. Tim Burke goes in search of the websites that can offer...

A French supermarket. Credit: Phototheque Auchan

Health Towns: French health lessons

French health towns have reduced the number of obese children in the country, and now the government is promising a similar approach in England. Nancy Rowntree investigates.

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