Things in the NewsResearchers warned that passive smoking causes lasting damage to children's arteries, increasing the risk of heart attacks and strokes in later life. Read the research behind the headline here
Things to avoid
Artificial food colourings which have been linked to hyperactivity in some children. The FSA has updated its list of product ranges that do not contain the following six food colours
Artificial food colourings which have been linked to hyperactivity in some children. The FSA has updated its list of product ranges that do not contain the following six food colours
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These additives which have been withdrawn from food and drink are still available in children's medicines according to a report "The Hidden Additives in Children's Medicines" by the campaign group Action on Additives. Their parent's guide to additives in children's medicine and details of their campaign can be found here.
These additives which have been withdrawn from food and drink are still available in children's medicines according to a report "The Hidden Additives in Children's Medicines" by the campaign group Action on Additives. Their parent's guide to additives in children's medicine and details of their campaign can be found here.
Things for keeping up to date
InfoBites next week on Tuesday 11th March at 13:00 is a quick 20 min taster on the subject 'Keeping up-to-date'. As usual cakey nibbles will be available or bring your lunch with you. Find out how to keep abreast of the latest evidence for clinical practice.
Things to read or see
We don't recommend stealing books from anywhere but both Sarah and Kate are currently reading The Book Thief by Markus Zusak, it tells the story of Liesel, an extraordinary and courageous young girl sent to live with a foster family in World War II Germany. She learns to read with encouragement from her new family and Max, a Jewish refugee who they are hiding under the stairs. For Liesel and Max, the power of words and imagination become the only escape from the tumultuous events happening around them.
This film, in cinemas now is a life-affirming story of survival and of the resilience of the human spirit. If you would like to read the book thief you can pop up and borrow the book from the library.
Things needing your help
A review for the Office of the Children’s Commissioner "Assessing the Evidence Base in Relation to Intrafamilial Child Sexual Abuse". This will cover the nature, scale and scope of intrafamilial CSA, the child protection response and implications for legislation. The authors have sent out a call for unpublished papers, documents, reports and briefings that are in the public domain which will help them understand Intrafamilial CSA. The deadline for receipt of papers: 24th March, 2014. Send any electronic materials to: ICSAREA@mdx.ac.uk
Things to make and eat
This week is British Pie week which had us thinking about which pies we would like to make this weekend. We have chosen both a savoury Chicken pie with tenderstem broccoli, sweetcorn, tarragon and shallots and a sweet Apple, elderflower and almond pie recipes for you to try.
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