Being overweight has a negative impact on a child's wellbeing from as young as pre-school age, a new study has found.

Research from the University of Missouri revealed that overweight kids have less social interaction and are more likely to display problematic behaviour than children of a normal weight.

More than a quarter of British families plan to take their holiday in the UK this year rather than spend money to travel overseas, a new survey revealed.

Research carried out by TomTom found that millions of people are not intending to go abroad this summer, choosing to stay closer to home.

Eating foods that are rich in folic acid is important during pregnancy, expectant mums have been advised.

Sarah Montagu from the Association of Radical Midwives explained that a woman's lifestyle plays a significant role in a baby's development within the womb, as well as having an impact on her chances of conceiving in the first instance.

American singer Sheryl Crow has revealed that her son Wyatt is showing the usual signs of kids in their terrible twos.

The 47-year-old Grammy winner adopted the toddler in May 2007 and admits that though he may look like an angel he has his moments just like any other child his age.