Parents of schoolchildren criticise lack of information about swine flu

Confusion and worry at the school gate following latest figures released by government

It’s good for women to suffer the pain of a natural birth, says medical chief

Professor: mother and child would benefit if 'epidural epidemic' gave way to yoga and hypnosis

The curious incident of the straight-A student

Alex Goodenough was the cleverest kid in his school - so why didn't he get a sixth form place? Decca Aitkenhead talks to his family about the impact of Asperger's

Boiling carrots whole boosts health benefits, researchers find

Medical properties can be enhanced if vegetables are not diced before cooking, experiments show

Second Cambridge student contracts swine flu

Pair being quarantined and kept under constant medical supervision

Feuding couples should ‘split for children’s sake’

Children whose parents remain married but frequently argue do worse at school, new research claims

A 13-week summer break? Please God, no

Tim Dowling: In America even state school kids get nearly three months off. What do they do all summer?

Swine flu: two more schools close as 55 new cases reported in UK today

• Cluster around Dunoon appears to be spreading• UK total of swine flu cases now at 459

Young people ‘less aware of HIV/Aids dangers’

Nearly 60% of 16 to 24-year-olds believe there is no risk of contracting HIV after unprotected sex, survey reveals

MMR jab should be compulsory for all children starting school, expert says

Welsh health minister considering options for compulsory vaccination as UK measles cases hit record high