The first organ donation from a newborn baby in the UK has taken place, described as a “milestone” by the doctor who arranged it.

Four out of five over-50s are overweight or obese, a study has shown.

Obesity and mental health are the two biggest problems facing children on the island of Ireland, doctors have warned.

Two-thirds of doctors are treating more overweight and obese children than they did two years ago.

Giving young children regular bedtimes could help boost their brain power, a new study suggests.

Children at British private schools face the greatest risk from the measles outbreak and could pose a health threat to the rest of the population, a leading doctor has warned.

Women who drink as little as one small glass of wine a week while pregnant could risk reducing their child’s IQ, a study has suggested.

Women who drink just one small glass of wine a week while pregnant could risk reducing their child’s IQ, a study has suggested.

PASSIVE smoking causes at least 22,000 new cases of asthma and wheezing in children every year, doctors in Britain said yesterday.