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The Medicines for Children team have been awarded funding with their charity partner, WellChild. Here, they discuss what the grant will be used for, and the different that this funding can make.

The plan is "extremely encouraging" says Prof Viner but more supported is needed for children who are already overweight or obese.

Steve Turner, Officer for Scotland, introduces this month's newsletter for our members in Scotland. Get caught up with the latest news...

The potentially harmful impact of indoor air pollution on children is to be the subject of a major study for the first time in the UK.

Health campaigners are calling for the restrictions on junk food television advertising to be extended to on-demand services. New analysis from the OHA has found that children streaming their favourite shows online are inundated with adverts for unhealthy food and drinks. RCPCH respond to these call...

As the newly elected President of the RCPCH, I am excited to see how Conference can continually inform and inspire the paediatric community and build excellent relationships with our fantastic partners, sponsors and exhibitors.

According to Public Health England findings released today, children in England have already exceeded their yearly maximum recommended intake of sugar. Dr Max Davie, Officer for Health Promotion for the RCPCH responds to this announcement.

The Scottish Government and COSLA have jointly published public health priorities for Scotland, aimed at focussing action across the public sector and voluntary sector and in communities.

Professor Russell Viner, in his first blog as President, considers the state of play and next steps in the campaign to tackle childhood obesity.

Today Professor Russell Viner, President of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, gave evidence to the House of Commons Science and Technology Committee on the impact of energy drinks on children and young people. Professor Viner warned MPs that the caffeine and sugar content in energy ...