Child Health
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Formula milk "contaminated" – researcher
The use of formula milk for infants is controversial – and now new research says it has too much aluminium in it. Read more
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Vaccine combats childhood pneumonia
The number of children contracting a dangerous form of pneumonia has slumped in after the introduction of a vaccine, British researchers report today. Read more
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Back to school time triggers asthma problem
Newly published figures suggest that asthma rates increase dramatically in the month of September when the new school year begins. Read more
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Popeye boosts infant diet
Old cartoons of Popeye the Sailorman may hold the key to encouraging infants to eat vegetables, researchers have reported. Read more
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Child allergies "serious" – draft guidance
GPs should look out for children with food allergies and seek to diagnose and treat them, according to proposed guidelines published yesterday. Read more
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Scientists close in on meningitis genes
New genetic findings may help solve the puzzle of why a small number of people succumb to meningococcus infection and others are spared. Read more
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Weight gain in pregnancy leads to high birth weight babies
Mothers-to-be who gain too much weight in pregnancy are likely to give birth to heavy babies who are themselves at risk of obesity in later life, researchers warned yesterday. Read more
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Bingeing hits students
Student binge drinkers may find themselves failing to attend lectures or complete assignments, researchers have warned. Read more
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Global focus on breastfeeding rates
Breastfeeding holds the key to saving the lives of millions of children, the World Health Organisation said today. Read more
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Alarm at temper tantrum plan
Heart-break and toddler temper tantrums are in danger of becoming psychiatric illnesses, experts have warned. Read more