Child Health
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Breast-feed tiny babies – guidance
Transfer of tiny babies to and from specialist neonatal care must be "safe and efficient", according to UK guidelines published today. Read more
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Pregnancy calcium supplementation protects child teeth
Giving pregnant women calcium supplements can protect against their infants developing dental decay, researchers claimed yesterday. Read more
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Scent threat to skin
People with eczema may be affected by the scent of household and skincare products, Swedish researchers have revealed. Read more
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Pregnancy vitamins fail to prevent asthma
A new study has overturned the belief that women who take extra vitamin C and E when pregnant protect their babies from wheezing and asthma. Read more
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Fruit and vegetables key to healthy baby weight
Women who eat plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables three months before conceiving reduce their chances of having a low weight baby, researchers say today. Read more
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Baby development ‘unharmed’ by occasional pregnancy drink
Women who drink small amounts of alcohol during pregnancy do not harm their child’s behavioural or intellectual development, according to a major study published today. Read more
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Food allergy asthma link
People with food allergies are likely to be young, male and black – and suffer from asthma, according to a major study of the problem. Read more
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Nobel Prize for IVF pioneer
The British scientist who developed test-tube baby treatment gained a Nobel Prize yesterday. Read more
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Enriched formula adds fat to children
Efforts to boost the growth of small babies with enriched formula milk may only lead to them accumulating fat as children, researchers have warned. Read more
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Hyperactivity disorder "genetic"
Children with a hyperactivity disorder may be suffering from genetic defects affecting their brains, British researchers revealed today. Read more