If there’s one word that defines the lives of working parents it’s probably ‘guilt.’ Surveys show that at least half of working mothers and fathers say they’re stressed out about work-life balance and how much time they spend with their families. But you probably didn’t need science to tell you that. If you want to …

Winter babies could be more at risk of having a stroke in later life, a US study implies. This is due to their mothers’ first trimester being during summer, when air pollution is typically more severe. Air pollution exposure has previously been linked to the development of an irregular heartbeat, which can cut off the …

Taking vitamin D supplements could help women conceive, research suggests. As The Daily Mail reports, experts at Birmingham University found women undergoing fertility treatment were 33 per cent more likely to have a baby if their vitamin D levels were healthy. They said the findings may explain why people tend to find it easier to conceive in the summer, …

Grandparents’ behaviour may inadvertently have a negative impact on the health of their grandchildren, according to a new study.‌‌ Researchers from the University of Glasgow suggested grandparents could put children at greater risk of developing cancer in later life due to overindulgent ‘treating,’ overfeeding, and a lack of physical activity. The review of 56 studies …

Parents today have it rough. Don’t overschedule your kids, they’re told, but don’t fail to nurture their passions. Beware helicopter parenting, but if your kid gets anything more than a scratch, you’re a terrible mom. Be authoritative, but not authoritarian. Keep tech use within healthy bounds, but make sure your kids are ready to deal …