The UK should adopt the World Health Organisation (WHO) system of measuring child growth on breast-fed babies rather than faster-growing formula-fed babies, according to a new report.
A new vaccine against pneumococcal meningitis will be offered to every child under two in the UK from the autumn, the Department of Health has announced. From 4 September every child starting their...
Medical experts have joined forces to campaign for an end to the detention of children awaiting deportation, calling it a 'terrifying experience', which can harm their physical and mental health.
The owner of a day nursery in Co Limerick has been fined IR5,000 for contravening Ireland's childcare regulations and ordered to close the setting within 14 days. Last week at Limerick District Court...
Two nursery limited companies and a nursery worker have been ordered to pay a total of 222,400 in fines and costs for health and safety failings that led to the death of a two-year-old girl.
Eureka! The National Children's Museum in Halifax, West Yorkshire opens a new 2.9m health and body-themed gallery on 29 March that uses play and interactive displays to teach children about their...
The Family Nurse Partnership has good potential to benefit children's health and well-being, according to an independent evaluation of the toddler phase of the programme (12-14 months old).
Cameron must bring in a tax on sugary drinks now to tackle childhood obesity, says Dr Sarah Wollaston, chair of the health committee.
Pregnant women who eat unhealthily may be putting their child at risk of long-term health problems, according to new research.
Children from Pollyanna's Day Nursery in Prestbury, not Teddies Nursery, were shown working out at a Stretch-n-Grow fitness session in the feature 'Health service' (18/25 December).