Santa Claus is adored by youngsters the world over, but he could be setting a bad example when it comes to his physical health and mental well being, according to UK doctors. As The Hindustan Times reports, centuries of sherry-drinking, eating mince pies and working night shifts could be putting Santa Claus at a serious …

You might assume that creative ability is one of those things that you’re either born with or not, but a new study has shown that mothers can have a strong influence on the creativity of their children. And it looks like mums with one particular personality trait are more likely to cultivate a creative environment …

Should all pregnant women be taking vitamin D supplements as well as folic acid to prevent pregnancy complications? That’s the suggestion from new research that could potentially save the lives of mothers and their babies. For the first time, scientists at the University of Birmingham have looked at exactly how the sunshine vitamin affects the …

Children who are extreme picky eaters may have an eating disorder that puts them at a higher risk for depression and anxiety. A child who is underweight, eats less than 20 types of foods and gets anxious around food may suffer from avoidant restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID), the second most common eating disorder in …

While it is already common knowledge that pregnant women should not drink alcohol while pregnant, new research suggests that drinking soda or pop could also cause health problems for the child later in life. The study conducted through Harvard Medical School found that expectant mothers who drink an average of two sugary drinks a day …