The wisdom of giving your kids sips of alcohol may not bear out scientific scrutiny, with a study showing that students whose parents supplied them alcohol were significantly more likely to binge drink than those who weren't given alcohol.
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Asthma and wheezing in babies
Coughing and wheezing are common symptoms in babies. However, in babies, these symptoms are often due to airway conditions other than asthma.
Faecal incontinence in children (encopresis)
Underwear soiling (also known as faecal incontinence) is a problem that arises in children commonly as a result of ongoing constipation. Treatment is similar to that recommended for constipation.
Constipation in children
When children are constipated, they have stools that are hard, dry and difficult (or painful) to pass. Constipation in kids is usually behavioural and caused by their decision to delay going to the toilet.
Breastfeeding feeds good gut bacteria to infants
New research finds another reason to support breastfeeding – by seeding good bacteria in the digestive system of infants.
Many pregnant women still not exercising enough
Despite most pregnancy guidelines recommending exercise during pregnancy, a large number of pregnant women participate in little to no physical activity.
Contraception: long-term options for women
Long-lasting forms of contraception for women include implants, intrauterine devices (IUDs) and injections, all of which are reversible. Compare the different options.
Video: Baby brain: real or not?
So-called ‘baby brain’ is reported by many pregnant women. Now researchers have reported increased cognitive decline in pregnant women compared to non-pregnant women.
Contraception: intrauterine device (IUD)
Learn about the different types of intrauterine devices (IUD), their effectiveness as contraception, how they’re inserted and possible side effects
Peanut allergy in children
Peanut allergy is the most common serious food allergy in children. About 3 in every 100 infants are allergic to peanuts, and the prevalence seems to be rising.
