A dentist has advised that parents should refrain from kissing their children on the lips, particularly before their baby teeth have developed, as they could spread harmful bacteria to their young ones. The debate over whether it’s appropriate for parents to kiss their children on the lips is a constant source of conversation. While many …

These days, it seems like there are vitamins for everything — from vitamins to boost memory, to those that will improve heart health. But how do we best determine what kinds of vitamins our children need? Should all kids be taking the same vitamins across the board? In partnership with Walgreens, we’ve gathered some important …

If you see these on your teen’s phone, it’s time for a talk. The internet can be a cesspool of danger for some teenagers, says Sedgrid Lewis, an internet safety expert who blogs under the moniker Spy Parent. Some of the apps that teens favor can expose them to predators and encourage them to engage …

It is a good reason for women to take their husband into the labour ward when they give birth. Holding the hand of someone you love can help with pain and make it hurt less. Women given their partner’s hand to hold experienced half the amount of pain they did when left alone, after scientists …

Having children ages women’s DNA by 11 years, new research suggests. Giving birth shortens women’s telomeres by around 4.2 per cent, a study found. Telomeres “cap” the end of DNA strands, with longer lengths being associated with slower aging, longer lifespans and improved overall health. Such an extent of telomere shortening is greater than the …