News Archive
July 2004
Op to correct dangerous hernia in foetus
Surgeons have developed a way to repair a potentially fatal condition in babies while they are still in the womb..read full story
Preferred hand is determined in the womb
Whether a person is right or left-handed is decided in the womb according to a report published in New Scientist magazine..read full story
Cot Death could be linked to genetics
Scientists in America have discovered an abormal gene that may be linked with cot death..read full story
New technology in search for Autism gene
A massive global research project will use a new technology to scan the human genome in a bid to pin down the genetic causes of autism. read full story
Toddler saved after dying for seven hours
A two year old boy was brought back to life, seven hours after he was found face down in a garden pond..read full story
Weight loss is main priority for new mums
New mums have said their main concern after giving birth is to lose the weight gained during pregnancy and get their pre-pregnancy figures back..read full story
National Gallery admits breastfeeding ban was wrong
The National Gallery has admitted that it made a mistake when they prevented a mother from breastfeeding her 11-month old daughter.read full story
Study to investigate cause of autism
Scientists are launching one of the most detailed studies to determine whether environmental factors such as immunisation and exposure to toxins could be linked with autism. read full story
Cough medicines have 'no medical benefit'
Cough medicines have no benefit when it comes to speeding up recovery, according to a survey by a US doctors.read full story
Parents set to face rise in care costs
The approach of the summer holidays means that parents are facing a 9 per cent increase in the cost of child care as schools break up.read full story
Lords set to vote on smacking laws
The House of Lords will debate later today on parents' rights to smack their children.read full story
Young children have too much tooth decay
Figures have shown that the Government is failing to reach its targets for improving dental health in young children.read full story
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