News Archive
October 2002
31st October 2002
Baby Boy for Sarah Jessica Parker
The Sex And The City star has given birth to six pound, eight ounce baby boy in New York. Both mother and father, actor Matthew Broderick, are delighted. read full story30 October 2002
New number system to help safeguard babies
All babies born in England and Wales will now be issued with their own NHS number at birth. The scheme, called NHS Numbers for Babies, launched earlier this week. read full story29 October 2002
Paracetemol could cause wheezing
The frequent use of paracetamol painkillers during late pregnancy could increase the chance of your baby suffering from wheezing, a new study suggests. read full story28 October 2002
Protect your baby from winter virus
Babies could be at risk from a nasty winter virus, experts have warned, but simple measures could offer protection. read full story25 October 2002
Food additives lead to toddler tantrums
Food colouring and additives in children's foods can cause temper tantrums and hyperactivity in toddlers, a report reveals. read full story24 October 2002
Speedy diagnosis for sick children
Children with life-threatening diseases should be diagnosed faster in future, thanks to new guidelines. read full story23 October 2002
Study to look at IVF effects
Experts to study long-term effects, if any, on children who are born using IVF techniques. read full story22 October 2002
It's safe to swim whilst pregnant
Swimming whilst pregnant is safe for both mums-to-be and unborn babies, say researchers. read full story21 October 2002
Baby girl for tennis star
The British number one tennis player Tim Henman has become a dad, after his wife Lucy gave birth to a baby girl. read full story18 October 2002
Gender selection may be possible soon
Parents in the UK may be allowed to use fertility techniques to choose their baby's sex, suggests a document from the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority. read full story17 October 2002
Alcohol in pregnancy increases breast cancer chances
Drinking alcohol while pregnant could increase the chance of a daughter developing breast cancer in later life, according to the latest research. read full tory16 October 2002
Second baby on the way for Catherine Zeta Jones
Catherine Zeta Jones is pregnant again, she and husband Michael Douglas have announced. read full story15 October 2002
Swaddling may help reduce cot deaths
According to a new study swaddling may reduce the risk of cot death. read full story14 October 2002
Parents unaware of life-threatening illness
sTwo in three people have never even heard of a life-threatening lung disease which causes more hospital admissions in babies than any other illness, a survey has found. read full story11 October 2002
Frozen egg birth success
A woman has become the first person in the UK to give birth using her own frozen eggs. read full story10 October 2002
Desire to be a dad could boost chances
The level of desire and urge to be a father could help couples trying to conceive, claim researchers. read full story9 October 2002
ADHD children have smaller brain structures
Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) have smaller brains than other youngsters, but it isn't caused by their medication, scientists say.read full story8 October 2002
Campaign helps parents care for kids
Are you confident with treating children's minor illnesses? According to a survey, most parents are, but extra help is at hand. read full story7 October 2002
Calls for better education for deaf children
Deaf children should be given the option of a bilingual education using British Sign Language and English, say experts. read full story4 October 2002
Small babies could become stressed adults
Babies who are small at birth could have a higher risk of becoming stressed as adults, a study suggests. read full story3 October 2002
Children's asthma treatments are off the mark
Children with asthma may not be receiving the best possible treatment, claim researchers. read full story2 October 2002
Baby gene selection must be protected against misuse
Parents shouldn't be allowed to select embryos for behavioural traits such as intelligence, says a new report. read full story1 October 2002
Pre-eclampsia risk reduced by waiting
The risk of developing the fatal condition pre-eclampsia could be minimised if women wait at least six months before trying for a baby with a new partner, say researchers. read full storyMore news stories:
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