News Archive
May 2003
30th May 2003Pool chemicals linked to asthma
The chemicals in swimming pools could be linked to asthma in some children, a report suggests. read full story29th May 2003
Pregnancy delight for Sir Paul McCartney
Sir Paul McCartney and wife Heather Mills have announced they're expecting their first child. read full story28th May 2003
Children recognise appropriate meal sizes
When presented with food, young children are able to choose age-appropriate meal sizes, but if they're given large portions, they'll over eat without a second thought, a study has found. read full story27th May 2003
Breathing teddy calms mums not babies
A special teddy bear that mimics an infant's breathing and was supposed to soothe babies has been found to comfort new mothers instead. read full story23rd May 2003
Antenatal depression often left untreated
Up to 20 per cent of women could be suffering from antenatal depression, yet few gain necessary treatment, a study claims. read full story22nd May 2003
Children not couch potatoes
Many British children don't have couch potato tendencies, a study has found. read full story21st May 2003
Natural births now a minority
Caesarean sections and medical interventions are now so common that women who enjoy natural childbirth are now in the minority, according to the latest figures. read full story20th May 2003
Putting baby to sleep on his back reduces infections
Researchers have discovered another good reason for putting babies to sleep on their backs - it could help reduce the risk of infections. read full story19th May 2003
MMR media reports were misleading
Media coverage of the MMR issue has misled parents and offered a inaccurate picture of reality, research suggests. read full story16th May 2003
Mercury in fish may not be harmful
Eating fish exposed to mercury whilst pregnant may not harm a growing baby, as previously suggested, say researchers. read full story15th May 2003
New salt intake guidelines for kids
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has launched new guidelines for children's daily salt intake, after concerns that many youngsters are consuming too much salt. read full story14th May 2003
Children equally happy whether mums work or not
Children of working mums are as emotionally stable, active and content as those of stay-at-home mums, a study has declared. read full story13th May 2003
Women should continue taking folic acid
It's vital that women continue to take folic acid during pregnancy, a national charity is stressing. read full story12th May 2003
Attitudes to breastfeeding still negative
Many breastfeeding mums are still faced by negative attitudes towards breastfeeding in public, says the National Childbirth Trust (NCT). read full story9th May 2003
Epilepsy guide launched
Discovering your child has epilepsy can be a shock for parents, but a new guide from Epilepsy Action may help allay some common fears. read full story8th May 2003
Womb moisturiser to be recreated
A natural substance found in the womb could be synthetically reproduced, say scientists, and used to help premature babies. read full story7th May 2003
New booklet aims to save lives
It's Baby Safety Week (3rd-10th May) and the Foundation for the Study of Infant Deaths (FSID) has launched a new booklet to help parents protect their baby. read full story6th May 2003
Childminder smacking and smoking ban
Childminders in England are to be banned from smacking and smoking in front of children in their care, the government has announced. read full story2nd May 2003
Drinks containing sweetener should be rationed
Young children shouldn't be given more than three beakers a day of drinks containing the sweetener cyclamate, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) has advised. read full story1st May 2003
British children not getting enough sleep
Nearly two-thirds of children in Britain don't get enough sleep, research suggests. read full story
