Children with low motor skills found to have poorer health-related fitness measures.
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Juvenile chronic arthritis
Juvenile chronic arthritis or juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is long-term joint inflammation (arthritis) in children. The main symptom is having painful joints for no obvious reason.
Special diets for autism lack evidence
Parents of children with autism often try dietary changes or supplements to help improve the condition but a new review concludes that there is little solid evidence that any work.
Otitis media in children
Otitis media (middle ear infection) is a common childhood illness causing earache and fever. It usually gets better quickly with pain relievers but sometimes antibiotics are needed.
Antibiotics and children
Antibiotics: what are they and when does my child need them? Also, how to use antibiotics correctly and side effects of antibiotics.
Simple rules for child-rearing
10 useful rules to bringing up children.
SIDS: frequently asked questions
Research has found some important ways to reduce the risk of sudden infant death (SIDS and SUDI) and create a safe sleeping environment for babies.
Massaging the pain out of labour
Massage may be effective in reducing pain for some women during labour.
SIDS: reducing the risk
6 ways to sleep baby safely and reduce the risk of sudden unexpected death in infancy.
Eating well in pregnancy
Eating a nutritious and varied diet in pregnancy is the best way of caring for yourself and your baby.
