A pregnant mother sleeping on her back during late pregnancy may cause problems for the foetus, according to new research published in The Journal of Physiology . This is the first...

NEW research has found that a mother's high blood pressure during pregnancy could increase a child's risk of becoming obese in later life.

PARENTS of children having difficulties learning to read may want to consider screening for hearing problems, according to a new report from scientists in the UK.

MOST parents want the best for their children — good grades, to be on the honour roll, to be well-rounded individuals. But an obsession with success, especially as parents try to help their children get an edge...

SAGICOR Motivational Seminar (SMS) kicked off last Thursday with an action-packed agenda for three days of powerful, motivational and inspirational fun and fellowship for Sagicor team members and their children. The...

AS a parent you don't want to get a call that your child is being harassed, but what could be worse is a call informing you that your usually sympathetic child is the perpetrator of the harassment. And while this can...

WHEN a child presents with a dry, achy throat, your first reflex may be to diagnose a sore throat and proceed to treat with over-the-counter drugs. But a sore throat, according to paediatrician Dr Anona Griffith, may...