News Archive

April 2003

30th April 2003

Traffic fumes could affect male fertility

Men's fertility levels could be damaged by regular exposure to traffic pollution, a study suggests. read full story

29th April 2003

Pregnant teens have poor diet

Many pregnant teenagers aren't eating an adequate diet, resulting in potential health risks for their unborn babies, a report declares. read full story

28th April 2003

Childbirth reduces hip fracture risk

Having a baby may provide an unexpected health benefit later in life, researchers have discovered. read full story

25th April 2003

Being a normal weight increases IVF chances

If you're trying to get pregnant using IVF it's best to have a normal body weight, say researchers. read full story

24th April 2003

Meningitis ups teenage behaviour problems

Children affected by meningitis as infants may be more prone to behave badly as teenagers, say researchers. read full story

23rd April 2003

Baby teeth a source of stem cells

Children's baby teeth, which fall out around six or seven years of age, are a great source of stem cells, scientists have discovered. read full story

22nd April 2003

Baby girl for Zeta Jones and Douglas

It's been announced that Oscar winning actress, Catherine Zeta Jones, has given birth to a baby girl. read full story

27th April 2003

Lead exposure could affect IQ

Children who are exposed to low levels of lead may have their intellectual development affected, researchers claim. read full story

16th April 2003

Child-friendly standards to be raised in hospitals

Hospital Accident and Emergency departments are to be made more child-friendly, the government has announced. read full story

15th April 2003

Second baby for Jamie Oliver

TV chef Jamie Oliver has become a dad for the second time, after his wife, Jools, gave birth to a baby girl. read full story

10th April 2003

Money for babies

All newborn babies will be given a minimum fund of £250, the Chancellor Gordon Brown announced in yesterday's budget. read full story

9th April 2003

Go-ahead for designer baby

The Appeal Court has overturned a ban on a couple who wish to create a so-called designer baby to save their sick son. read full story

8th April 2003

Potty training faster after 27 months

It's not worth trying to potty-train your toddlers before they're 27 months old, experts have declared. read full story

7th April 2003

It's Real Nappy Week!

Cloth nappies are practical, safe and environmentally friendly, plus they're now a trendy fashion statement, say the Women's Environmental Network (WEN). read full story

4th April 2003

Mathematical test could help older women

Older women could be helped to predict the most likely time to get pregnant with the help of a computer test, a study suggests. read full story

3rd April 2003

Pregnancy smoking link to kids' behavioural problems

Scientists have discovered another good reason to stop smoking in pregnancy - you could end up with a badly behaved child. read full story

2nd April 2003

Plans to improve autism diagnosis

Services for children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) should improve, a new report recommends. read full story

1st April 2003

Improved work guidance for expectant and new mums

If you're pregnant or a new mother and are concerned about work issues, help is at hand from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). read full story