A child’s early years are often considered the most vital. Aptly called the formative years, this period is when the child learns most basic cognitive and mobile functions such as speech, comprehension and physical coordination. Early parent or guardian intervention ...

Women trying for a baby and those in the first three months of pregnancy should not drink any alcohol, updated UK guidelines say. The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) had previously said a couple of glasses of wine ...

Consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages has been associated with increased risk of obesity and type 2 diabetes. Now, a new study finds girls who frequently drink such beverages are likely to start menstruation earlier than those who do not consume sugary ...