Wash those hands!
Research has shown that the simple step of hand washing reduces infant mortality. 8 Jul 2008 11:07
New vaccine to combat pneumococcal disease
Wyeth receives FDA Fast Track designation for its 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine for infants and toddlers. 8 Jul 2008 07:11
Fatty liver and the risk of heart disease in overweight children
An unusual fatty liver disease may be the precursor to heart disease in overweight and obese children. 1 Jul 2008 08:52
Children's ear infections linked to use of dummies
Research from the Netherlands has shown that children who use dummies and pacifiers are twice as likely to suffer from ear infections. 23 Jun 2008 09:34
A BPA free bottle now available
A lot of public attention and concern has been given recently to Bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical found in polycarbonate baby bottles. 18 Jun 2008 07:57
Adolescent sleep affected by excessive cell phone use
Teenagers who excessively use their cell phone are more prone to disrupted sleep, restlessness, stress and fatigue. 11 Jun 2008 11:14
Red Cross Children's Hospital appeals for funds
Funds still needed for specialised operating theatre equipment. 10 Jun 2008 08:49
Womb surgery means baby girl will be able to walk
The leg of an unborn baby has been saved by surgery carried out while she was still in the womb. 10 Jun 2008 07:42
Congenital club foot the most common limb birth deformity
Southern & East African black population have 2.5 times the world average incidence. 4 Jun 2008 14:53
Cat owning children may be protected against asthma
A study released by researchers at the Columbia Center for Children's Environmental Health (CCCEH) at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health, shows that cat ownership may have a protective effect against the development of asthma symptoms in young children. 28 May 2008 15:00
New technology could detect autism early
Eye tracker technology detects autism at nine months of age. 22 May 2008 07:35
Do children get ME?
It appears that children under the age of 12 can suffer from chronic fatigue syndrome. 21 May 2008 06:16
SA: High food prices cripple orphan feeding programmes
Elizabeth Kineelwe, the cook at a drop-in centre that provides meals and support to orphans and impoverished families in Soweto, Johannesburg's largest township, is on the frontlines of a nationwide struggle to cope with rising food prices. Lately, she has been cooking a lot of cabbage soup. 16 May 2008 07:52
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