Reading Couple Loses £10,000 in Belongings to Rat Infestation at Storage Unit
Reading couple loses £10,000 in belongings, including wedding photos and baby mementos, after rat infestation at Shurgard storage unit.
Category : Paediatrics
Feeding Babies Peanut Butter Could Cut Allergy Risk by 71%
Study finds giving babies peanut butter until age five reduces allergy risk by 71%, with protection lasting into adolescence.
Teenager's Headaches and Rash Lead to Rare Blood Disorder Diagnosis
Millie Fairley, 13, diagnosed with aplastic anaemia after headaches and rash; family seeks stem cell donor.
British Boy, 13, Dies in Balcony Fall in Spain
A 13-year-old British boy died after falling from a sixth-floor balcony in Fuengirola, Spain, while on holiday with his family.
Covid School Closures Damaged 'Very Fabric of Childhood', UK Inquiry Told
UK inquiry hears Covid school closures damaged childhood, with children exposed to harm and loss of protection.
Boy, 6, hailed a hero after saving little sister's life in horror dog attack
Six-year-old Bridger from Wyoming saved his sister from a dog attack, sustaining 90 stitches. His story went viral after his aunt shared it online.
Babies as Young as 10 Months Start Lying, Study Finds
Study finds babies as young as 10 months practice deceit, like pretending not to hear, with deception evolving by age three.
Girl, 7, overdoses on mother's weight loss jab thinking it was medicine
Seven-year-old Jessa Milender overdosed on her mother's weight loss jab, thinking it was stomach medicine, and was left lifeless in hospital.
Cousin Marriages and Substance Abuse Drive Infant Deaths in Bradford
Bradford report links cousin marriages to infant deaths, with genetic conditions more common in south Asian children.
Mum Urged to See Doctor After Tick on Toddler's Eyelid
A mother's TikTok video showing a tick on her toddler's eyelid goes viral, prompting urgent medical advice and raising awareness about Lyme disease risks.
Toddler Dies After Swallowing Button Battery in UK
A 17-month-old boy died after swallowing a button battery from a toy, prompting a family petition for a ban.
Criminal Inquiry After Six-Year-Old Allegedly Kills Newborn in French Hospital
Six-year-old boy allegedly kills newborn baby at French hospital, prompting criminal inquiry.
Couple Adopted Vulnerable Children to Abuse, Report Reveals
A couple adopted vulnerable children to abuse them, sparking a cycle of abuse that led to second-generation convictions, a report reveals.
Dermatologists Slam 'Dystopian' Skincare Products for Young Children
Dermatologists criticise 'dystopian' skincare products for children, warning they are unnecessary and may harm young skin.
Coroner Demands Action After Boy, 10, Dies from Asthma Attack
Coroner says 10-year-old William Gray's death from asthma attack was avoidable, citing neglect and suboptimal care by NHS bodies.
Boy, 9, Donates Hair After Beating Cancer
Nine-year-old Noah Moran-Wilshire donates 12 inches of hair to wig charity after beating leukaemia.
Why I Stopped Tracking My Children with AirTags
A mother explains why she stopped using Apple AirTags to track her children, citing increased anxiety and the negative impact of helicopter parenting.
UK Toddler Is Only Person in World with Deadly Condition So Rare It Has No Name
One-year-old Jack Thomas from Wales is the only person in the UK with a deadly unnamed condition caused by a rare gene mutation, with only 16 cases worldwide.
Girl, 12, in Coma After Sore Throat Leads to Sepsis
A 12-year-old girl from Nottinghamshire fell into a coma for eight days after a sore throat developed into sepsis, a life-threatening condition.
Crayon Clue Leads to Devastating Childhood Dementia Diagnosis
Mother discovers sons have fatal Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy after noticing toddler struggling to hold crayons.
Excessive Screen Time Linked to Poor Heart Health in Children, Danish Study Finds
Danish study finds excessive screen time in children linked to higher cardiometabolic risk, with sleep deprivation playing a key role.
Call to Ban Energy Drink Sales to Children as Study Reveals New Health Risks
New review links energy drinks to anxiety, stress, and suicidal thoughts in children; health groups urge UK ban.
Scientists Urge Government to Release Data on New Rapid Coronavirus Tests
Experts call for data on new rapid coronavirus tests bought by UK government, citing past failures and lack of public evidence on accuracy.
iPhone 8 Leaks Suggest Larger Size and Edge-to-Edge Display
Leaks reveal iPhone 8 dimensions, edge-to-edge screen, dual camera, and Touch ID in display, ahead of September release.
US Doctor Meets Great Ormond Street Medics in Charlie Gard Case
US doctor Michio Hirano meets Great Ormond Street medics to discuss experimental treatment for terminally ill Charlie Gard.
Scarlett Moffatt Heartbroken by Friend's Comment During NICU Ordeal
Scarlett Moffatt shares a friend's honest admission about not knowing what to say during her NICU ordeal, and a psychologist offers advice on supporting parents.
Sarah Parish and James Murray on Losing Baby Daughter and Harnessing Grief
Sarah Parish and James Murray discuss losing their baby daughter, founding a charity, and how grief strengthened their relationship.
Melbourne Boy, 5, Survives After Swallowing 30 Fridge Magnets
A five-year-old Melbourne boy survived after swallowing 30 fridge magnets, requiring six-hour surgery to repair holes in his intestine.
COVID-19 Patients With Hemorrhagic Strokes Nearly Three Times More Likely to Die, Study Finds
COVID-19 patients with hemorrhagic strokes are up to 2.8 times more likely to die, with longer hospital stays and worse outcomes, study finds.
Toddler Dies After Being Left in Hot Car by Grandmother in New York
A 14-month-old girl died after being left in a hot car for eight hours by her grandmother in New York. The toddler's body temperature reached 106°F.
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