Microwave ovens need more safety features to protect youngsters
Microwave ovens should be equipped with safety controls to prevent children from opening them and being burned by hot foods and drinks, according to a study published today by University of Chicago Medical Centre researchers in the October 2008 issue of the journal Paediatrics. 7 Oct 2008 09:08

Ethiopian children more likely to survive to adulthood in urban areas
Ethiopian study shows urban children in areas three times as likely to survive to 18 than rural children. 27 Sep 2008 14:06

Mother's flu vaccine protects newborns
Newborns can be protected from seasonal flu when their mothers are vaccinated during pregnancy. 18 Sep 2008 11:28

Infections linked to cot deaths
Some cases of cot death may be due to a bacterial infection, researchers say. 11 Sep 2008 12:48

New study shows that autism not linked to vaccine
A new study from the USA has concluded that there is no link between autism or GIT symptoms and the MMR vaccine. 4 Sep 2008 16:01

Pre-school exercises can prevent dyslexia
Exercise can be effective in preventing reading language difficulties in children. 25 Aug 2008 09:10

Making the world a safer place for children
International Children and Injuries Conference 2008 for Cape Town 21 Aug 2008 14:18

Codeine use may be risky for some breastfeeding mothers
Using pain treatments which contain codeine may be risky for some breastfeeding mothers, according to researchers at The University of Western Ontario, and the Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) in Toronto. 21 Aug 2008 12:40

Clumsy children more likely to become obese
A study published on bmj.com reports that an increased risk of obesity later in life is associated with poor physical control and coordination during childhood. 14 Aug 2008 09:07

Breast is best, but not always possible
Breastfeeding has considerable benefits for both mother and baby, and should always be encouraged. Only under exceptional circumstances should mothers be advised not to breastfeed. 5 Aug 2008 15:51

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