News Archive
August 2002
30 August 2002
It's National Pregnancy Week
Boost your health and give yourself the best chance of conceiving, say the organisers of Tommy's National Pregnancy Week. read full story29 August 2002
Pets pose no allergy risk to children
Children who grow up with pet cats and dogs may be less likely to develop common allergies, a study suggests. read full story28 August 2002
Postnatal depression widespread
Only a quarter of women suffering from postnatal depression will be correctly diagnosed and treated, a new report suggests. read full story27 August 2002
Strawberry birthmarks usually fade
Don't panic if your baby is born with a so-called strawberry birthmark, say researchers, as most fade over time. read full story23 August 2002
Cot death statistics "unreliable"
Official statistics suggest a fall in the number of babies dying from cot death, but a leading charity say the bigger picture may be rather different. read full story22 August 2002
Scientists battle with resilient headlice
Head lice are becoming increasingly resilient to treatment, but researchers say they may be close to finding a way of stopping nits spreading. read full story21 August 2002
Womb transplants could offer pregnancy hope
The possibility of achieving pregnancy from a womb transplant has moved one step closer to reality, say scientists. read full story20 August 2002
Solving the mysteries surrounding premature labour
Scientists in Newcastle are turning detective to try and solve some of the mysteries surrounding premature labour. read full story19 August 2002
Traditional skills lost by midwives
The fact that fewer women are giving birth naturally could be having an impact on the traditional skills of midwives, claim experts. read full story16 August 2002
Epidurals not linked to back pain
There's no link between having an epidural and the development of later back problems, claims a report in the British Medical Journal. read full story15 August 2002
Plan ahead for puberty
It may be years until you have to tell your child about the facts of life, but planning ahead may make it easier, say researchers. read full story14 August 2002
Bed sharing safe for children
Allowing your child to share your bed doesn't lead to psychological or sleeping problems later in life, say American researchers.read full story13 August 2002
Enjoyment of salty flavours linked to high blood pressure
Babies who crave salty tastes could be more prone to high blood pressure, say researchers. read full story12 August 2002
Latest MMR study dismissed
An American study claims to have found evidence of a link between the MMR vaccine and autism, but experts in the UK have dismissed the research. read full story9 August 2002
Birth weight linked to mental ability
A baby's weight at birth and their social class both play a part in influencing their mental ability, a study has found. read full story8 August 2002
Children's play being stifled
Many children feel their local playgrounds and parks are too boring and their natural instinct to play is being stifled, research reveals. read full story7 August 2002
Cherie suffers miscarriage
Cherie Blair, the Prime Minister's wife, is recovering following a miscarriage. read full story6 August 2002
Meningitis immunisations needed, say parents
Most parents think children should be immunised against the most dangerous form of meningitis, a survey has found. read full story5 August 2002
Asthma and breastfeeding not linked
Asthma isn't passed to infants through breastfeeding, a new study has found. read full story2 August 2002
Experts say no to designer baby
The latest couple to request a designer baby to help save their son have been refused permission. read full story1 August 2002
Increase your iodine intake
Pregnant women may not be getting enough iodine and it could be increasing the risk of miscarriages and stillbirths, researchers claim. read full storyMore news stories:
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