Households have been told water should be boiled before useTens of thousands of households across north-west Wales could have to boil their water beyond the new year, public health officials have warned. The Cwellyn reservoir in Gwynedd is seen as the most likely source of the stomach bug, cryptosporidium. Experts say the outbreak should [...]
24/11/2005 This is our 6th year of the Pass The Parcel Campaign. A staggering 207,000 gifts were collected last year and this year our aim is to beat that figure. We have expanded the campaign to include the elderly and homeless as well as disadvantaged children. With now only 6 weeks until Christmas people will [...]
The decay of baby teeth can trigger a lifetime of treatmentChildren in Scotland continue to have Europe’s highest rate of tooth decay, according to research. New NHS guidelines urge parents to get their children to start brushing their teeth as early as possible to prevent the decay of baby teeth. A survey has shown [...]
Breast milk is highly nutritiousBreastfeeding may cut a mother’s risk of type 2 diabetes, research suggests. A team from Harvard Medical School found one year of breastfeeding was associated with a 15% drop in a woman’s risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Each additional year of breastfeeding was associated with a greater reduction in [...]
Minister Jacqui Smith wants to send parents a strong messageParents whose children attack or threaten classmates could be hauled before the courts and fined
A hospital statement said Mrs Witchalls had a natural birthStabbing victim Abigail Witchalls has told how carrying her baby gave her “great strength and comfort”. The Witchalls family, from Surrey, released a statement on Saturday about the birth of her second boy, who was five weeks early but healthy. Mrs Witchalls’ husband, Benoit, said [...]
The stars of Harry Potter have left fans spellbound at the world premiere of the Goblet of Fire in London. Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint were greeted by 7,000 screaming fans in outside the cinema in Leicester Square. They were joined by newcomer Katie Leung, who plays Harry’s first love interest. The premiere [...]
Hi there! I want you to all join me, the quizmaster, for a Madmum’s Quiznight every Monday night at 9pm. This will take part in ‘The Bar’ in Madmums chatter box. So you can pop in 10 minutes before and grab a drink! If taking part in the quiz, drinks are free of charge all [...]
SAD – Seasonal Affective Disorder Birds, mammals, rodents and amphibians; all animals react to the changing seasons in some way. Humans are no exception. Have you ever found you have more difficulty waking in the winter? More tempted to snack on unhealthy foods and feel the pounds pile on even as you attempt to diet? [...]
I was thinking of organising a Secret Santa event for Christmas for members of the Madmums Community. Here is how it will work. Firstly if you are interested in participating please reply to this post saying so, if you are not sure what it is then read on and all will be revealed, I will compile [...]