GP Rob Hicks says...Ask your pharmacist whether the antibiotic comes in a different flavour that your daughter likes. Also, try to stay calm, rather than seem frustrated, when giving your daughter her medicine. Try saying, 'Mummy will have some medicine first,' and pretend to tak...
US TIME magazine’s latest cover puts the spotlight on DNA testing, featuring a baby appearing to ask, ‘Want to Know my Future?’ The cover features a baby boy with labels coming off of him, suggesting which health issues he may encounter
for medicine, plus of course any medicines your baby usually needs at home. 'It's also a good idea to find out where local healthcare and advice can be found at your destination before setting off.' From the chemist Holiday health essentials to pick up from
doesn't think that sexual positions have any impact on fertilisation. But Toni Weschler, an American public health specialist who has explored the subject of fertility, recommends that you avoid straddling your partner as this means semen will leak out
YOU’LL NEED■ 250g rolled oats ■ 25g desiccated coconut ■ Half tsp ground cinnamon ■ 50g soft light brown sugar ■ Pinch of salt ■ 2tbsp sunflower oil, plus extra for greasing ■ 4tbsp clear honey ■ 50g flaked almonds (or other mixed nuts) ■ 75g ready-to-eat dried apricots, chopped ...
An international team of researchers looked at more than 30 studies, involving millions of children up to the age of 15 from across the UK, American, Denmark and Finland, linking the vaccine to future health problems.Although the research found
There is a theory, known as the 'hygiene hypothesis' which suggests that an environment that is too clean in the early years can be bad for a child's health.It is backed up by research from Warwick University, which found that having a cat or dog
Maclaren and the charity BackCare are conducting a survey to look into the back health of women during pregnancy and motherhood. For all those completing the survey there will be the chance to win one of two Maclaren 4 Seasons buggies. One Buggy
baby's poos. Bottlefed babies normally need to pass a stool each day. If he goes for a few days without, he could be constipated so speak to your health visitor.A newly weaned babyHe'll have stronger smelling, bulkier and less frequent stools. If he
are passed through your breast milk, you need to ensure you are not left short of essential nutrients for your own health. A 10µg vitamin D supplement is recommended for all breastfeeding mothers. The following foods should be limited or avoided while you
