News Archive
June 2004
New 3D Ultrasound shows baby 'walking' in womb
An incredible new type of scan has shown 3D pictures of a 12 week old foetus 'walking' in the womb as well as yawning and rubbing its eyes.read full story
High-protein diets could hinder conception
Scientists have discovered that the controversial Atkins diet, high in both fat and protein, could reduce a woman's chance of becoming pregnant...read full story
Pollution harming lungs of unborn babies
The World Health Organisation (WHO) have said that babies' lungs can be damaged by air pollution even before they are born..read full story
Children's suncreams don't live up to claims
Some children's sunscreens do not offer the level of protection that they claim to, according to the Trading Standards Institute..read full story
Child resisitant tops don't stop accidents
One in five toddlers can open medicines and chemical bottles with child resistant tops, according to safety experts..read full story
Cox women both have babies
Both Radio 1 DJ Sara Cox and Friends star Courtney Cox gave birth to baby girls over the weekend.read full story
Babies in big families less likely to thrive
New research suggests that babies born into big families are more likely to struggle to thrive.read full story
Child healthcare specialists honoured by Queen
Dozens of healthcare workers have been honoured in the Queen's Birthday Honours List including doctors at the forefront of child health.read full story
UNICEF suggest baby-led weaning
Allowing your baby to feed herself solid foods without going through the puréed stage of eating can help her to accept a wider range of foods...read full story
Obese toddler had a 'genetic disease'
The 3 year old girl whose death was highlighted in a report on childhood obesity, died because of a genetic problem. read full story
New rules to save IVF samples announced
New rules to ensure the safety of frozen sperm, eggs and embryos for use in IVF, have been announced by the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority.read full story
New drug for ADHD licensed in the UK
A new drug to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) has been launched in Britain, sparking a fresh debate on whether or not drugs should be used to treat the disorder.read full story
Julia Roberts expecting twins
Oscar winning actress Julia Roberts is pregnant with twins according to People magazine.read full story
Caesareans could be cut by a quarter
Researchers from Liverpool University and Liverpool Women's Hospital have suggested that up to one in four ceasarean sections could be avoided if women who were having difficult labours were treated differently.read full story
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