Preemies reap benefits of breastmilk - Babies born prematurely are at greater risk of heart disease in later life. But, feeding them breastmilk rather than formula can substantially cut thi...

Asthma and autism linked to gi symptoms - New research from Italy suggests that asthma may share a fundamental link with gastrointestinal symptoms (Arch Dis Child, 2000; 82: 131-5). ...

Smart Kids: High-protein adds points to your child’s IQ - A nutritious diet can make your baby smarter, a new study has discovered. Babies who are given a high-protein diet in their first four weeks have hig...

Drug Reactions: Deaths and serious problems triple in 8 years - The annual rates of serious adverse reactions and deaths from a prescribed drug have almost tripled since 1998.

Preemie drugs found useless - Drugs used for the past 20 years to arrest premature labour do nothing to help improve birth weight or perinatal mortality, a Canadian study group has...

Letting mothers lead - What do mothers want from midwives? Over the years, I have been privileged to listen to many mothers. No matter what their age or experience most wan...

Fluoride: lowering IQ's? - New studies from China show that an excessive intake of fluoride can accumulate in the brain, permanently reducing a child’s intelligence.

More exercise, fewer drugs - Regular exercise provides a myriad of health benefits: it can prevent premature death (Med Sci Sports Exerc, 1998; 30: 992-1008; JAMA, 1989; 262: 2395...