New research challenges common beliefs about children's protein needs. Discover the surprising truth about how much protein your child really requires and the best dietary sources for healthy growth.
Ava Macfarlane's aggressive cancer was missed by medics who blamed her parents for the lump on her face. Her heartbroken family shares their story to prevent future tragedies.
A mother is suing an NHS hospital after doctors allegedly dismissed her three-year-old daughter's life-threatening sepsis symptoms as a simple virus, leading to a catastrophic medical emergency.
Leading paediatricians reveal how a tiny change in how you hold your baby's bottle during feeding can drastically reduce ear infections, aid digestion, and support healthier development. This free technique is a game-changer for UK parents.
A poignant panel discussion at Melbourne's Royal Children's Hospital, featuring former ABC journalist Sophie McNeill and paediatric experts, confronts the devastating and often overlooked health consequences of war on the world's most vulnerable children.
The first group of severely ill and wounded children from the Gaza conflict has arrived in the UK. They are now receiving urgent, specialist medical care from the NHS, marking a major humanitarian effort.
The Guardian's 2025 league table unveils the best UK universities for Nutrition and Food Science degrees. Discover which institutions lead in teaching quality, graduate prospects, and student satisfaction.
Exclusive NHS data reveals shocking 53% surge in children detained under Mental Health Act in English and Welsh A&E departments, exposing severe systemic failures in youth psychiatric care.
A 13-year-old boy's severe headaches were dismissed as migraines before a devastating diagnosis uncovered a massive brain tumour. His family shares their harrowing journey.
A damning inquest finds that medical professionals failed to recognise the deadly signs of meningitis in 18-month-old William Mead, leading to a 'catastrophic outcome' and sparking calls for urgent NHS protocol reforms.
A damning White House report reveals a growing epidemic of poor health among British children, with rising obesity, mental health issues and developmental delays threatening a generation's future.
The story of a mother's intuition and the crucial eye symptom that uncovered her daughter's rare brain tumour, optic nerve glioma. Learn the signs every parent should know.
Exclusive: A sharp rise in UK children hospitalised after overdosing on 'sleep aid' gummies prompts urgent safety warnings from health officials and poison control centres.
An investigation reveals vulnerable children are being sedated and transported on small planes for NHS treatments due to a lack of specialist beds, raising serious safety and ethical concerns.
UK health experts issue a stark warning as children's melatonin gummy overdoses surge. Learn the risks and essential safety tips for parents.
A sudden loss of appetite in older adults is a critical warning sign. This comprehensive guide reveals the medical, social, and psychological causes behind this common issue in the UK's ageing population and provides actionable advice for concerned famili
A 12-year-old British boy was rushed to hospital with severe chest pain and breathing difficulties after using an illegal vape. Doctors issue urgent warning on the dangers of illicit e-cigarettes to children.
A UK baby's missed developmental milestones were actually a rare stroke. This is the story of his parents' fight for a diagnosis and his incredible recovery against the odds.
The heartbroken family of six-year-old Marnie-Jae Grundy from Stoke-on-Trent is fundraising after she lost her courageous fight against an aggressive and rare brain tumour, DIPG.
A young girl from the UK is thriving after surgeons used revolutionary NASA-derived technology to cure her rare heart condition in a world-first procedure.
A family trip to Disneyland Paris ends in a paediatric emergency after a mother's high-tech tracking device mistake leads to her toddler ingesting a battery. Exclusive details on the hidden dangers of 'smart' gadgets for children.
A six-year-old boy's routine eye test uncovered a life-threatening brain tumour. His parents share their harrowing story to urge other families not to overlook vision changes in children.
A mother's intuition triumphs after UK doctors repeatedly misdiagnose her daughter's deadly brain condition as a simple virus. Discover the harrowing story of a missed diagnosis and a family's battle for answers.
Exclusive NHS data reveals a shocking rise in children as young as ten being prescribed anti-obesity injections like Wegovy, raising serious safety concerns among medical experts.
Exclusive investigation reveals a record number of young children, some just three years old, are being referred to specialist obesity services amid a growing national health emergency.
Heartwarming initiative uses miniature horses to provide emotional support and help children find their voice during their final days in paediatric palliative care across Britain.
New research reveals that consuming a diverse range of wild and cultivated plants significantly improves gut microbiome health and overall wellbeing. Discover how to easily incorporate more plant varieties into your diet.
Exclusive investigation reveals a devastating postcode lottery in paediatric audiology, with families facing agonising delays for children's hearing aids, leaving doctors in despair and toddlers' development at risk.
Exclusive: A mother's harrowing account of her daughter's brain tumour misdiagnosis. Her persistent fight for an MRI scan saved her child's life, sparking urgent calls for improved paediatric care and awareness of brain tumour symptoms in the UK.
The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health updates its official stance, strongly recommending vaccination for healthy children aged 5-11 amid rising hospitalisations and new variant concerns.