News Archive
June 2002
28 June 2002
Call for eye tests for under-threes
Routine eye tests for children under three years old should be re-introduced, say researchers. read full story27 June 2002
Too much cleanliness can cause allergies
Excessive cleanliness in babies and young children can increase their risk of developing allergies, a study suggests. read full story26 June 2002
Donor children have right to know background
Most people think donor-conceived children should be able to find out more information about their biological parents, a survey has found. read full story25 June 2002
Postnatal depression could be identified by a test
Women at risk from postnatal depression could be identified with the help of a test, say scientists. read full story24 June 2002
Many employers are failing to be family-friendly
New mums are let down by companies who fail to offer family-friendly initiatives, research shows.read full story20 June 2002
Awareness helps prevent child accidents
Accidents don't have to happen and prevention is better than cure, say a child safety organisation. read full story19 June 2002
Baby shower for pregnant celebrities
The American trend of baby shower parties is increasing amongst celebrities in the UK, with the latest party hosted by Stella McCartney. read full story18 June 2002
Pets keep children healthy
Having a pet dog or cat at home can help boost children's immune systems, researchers have found. read full story17 June 2002
Fathers need more time off work
Working dads should have more time off work to be able to be with their children, a leading organisation claims. read full story14 June 2002
Children's cough medicines ineffective
Children's over-the-counter cough medicines are ineffective and could be a waste of money for parents, say researchers. read full story13 June 2002
Pregnancy complications vary with age
The risk of different pregnancy complications varies according to the age of mums-to-be, a study reveals. read full story12 June 2002
Study says MMR not linked to autism
One of the largest investigations into the potential side-effects of the MMR vaccine has found no links with autism or bowel disease, a report reveals. read full story11 June 2002
Dads need care at birth too, says report
Maternity hospitals should provide better facilities for dads, including more care and encouragement, a new report advises. read full story10 June 2002
Scottish MP to propose breastfeeding bill
Mothers should have a legal right to breastfeed their babies in public, claims a Scottish MP. read full story7 June 2002
Breastmilk could reduce childhood obesity
Childhood obesity could be reduced if mums breastfeed their babies for longer, researchers suggest. read full story6 June 2002
Persistent crying could be sign of hyperactivity
Children who cry excessively during infancy could be more prone to being hyperactive, a study suggests. read full story5 June 2002
Change in family styles
The traditional 2.4 family is no longer the norm and has instead been replaced by up to 10 different styles, say researchers. read full storyMore news stories:
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