Flu could hit 40% of UK population
Last Updated : Wednesday, 29 April 2009, 13:02 GMT
The deadly swine flu virus could infect up to 40% of the UK population in the next six months if the outbreak becomes a pandemic, world health officials have warned
Is your child calling for a greener future?
Last Updated : April 2009
We all know the warnings about climate change and it seems our children do too. Parents are being given a wake-up call by their children, who want a voice on green issues and a chance to influence...
Labour: the facts!
Last Updated : April 2009
“It [giving birth] was easier than having a tattoo.' (Nicole Appleton)
Keep your kids safer online
Last Updated : April 2009
Keep your kids safer online with comprehensive and free parental controls
Parenting book guide
Last Updated : April 2009
These days babies are big business and if you want a book to guide you along the rocky road of parenthood, it can be a bit of a minefield. We look at the most popular manuals which cater for all...
Difficult chats with kids
Last Updated : April 2009
No conversation has to be difficult if you encourage honesty and listen to your child without judgement from the start
Send the baby back!
Last Updated : April 2009
Expecting a new brother or sister for your tiny terror? Find out the best ways to help them cope with the new arrival
Top tips for great kids parties
Last Updated : April 2009
These days, kids' parties can be terribly competitive. And hiring an entertainer or a play centre does not come cheap. But you really don't have to spend a lot of money to give your kids a birthday to...
Toddler survival guide
Last Updated : April 2009
Find out how to survive the terrible twos (and ones, and threes) with these survival tips from real mums
10 Questions you should ask before you get married
Last Updated : Tuesday, 21 April 2009, 10:43 GMT
If you want your marriage to last, experts from the charity Marriage Care say that you shouldn't say 'I do' until you’ve discussed the following 10 questions
Bad celebrity bosses
Last Updated : Tuesday, 21 April 2009, 10:43 GMT
Think your manager is a monster? Imagine having to clean up after Pete Doherty every day, or juggle Jordan's childcare arrangements
Bad celebrity parenting
Last Updated : April 2009
We all struggle with our kids now and then, asking ourselves whether we are good parents. We can take heart from the fact that even the super successful and glomourous sometimes make mistakes with...
Jobs for the girls
Last Updated : Tuesday, 21 April 2009, 10:43 GMT
These days, there's no reason that a woman can't do the same job as a man – and many times, she does! But women in male-dominated jobs remain few and far between, because perceptions are slow to...
Families at war!
Last Updated : Tuesday, 21 April 2009, 10:42 GMT
The celebrity world is full of fall-outs and make-ups, even between famous stars and their parents
Are you sabotaging your job search?
Last Updated : April 2009
Are you inadvertently sabotaging your job search? No matter how skilled or experienced you are, a few easy to make mistakes can get in your way. A single typographical error on your CV, for example,...
Serial dater: Kate Moss
Last Updated : Thursday, 16 April 2009, 11:04 GMT
Kate Moss has had a love-life that quite literally takes your breath away. From photographers and rock stars to A-list actors and ageing Hollywood lotharios, Kate has enjoyed relationships with a...
Dating through the decades
Last Updated : Thursday, 16 April 2009, 11:04 GMT
Whether you're fresh out of a relationship – or just fed up of going solo – find out how to win at the dating game, whatever your age
Top-to-toe vitality
Last Updated : April 2009
Winter winds and comfort food can leave you staring at a pale, flaky and flabby version of your summer self, so give that tired body a spring clean from your head to your feet
Cold no more
Last Updated : Thursday, 16 April 2009, 11:04 GMT
Are you bleary-eyed, bunged-up and sadly sneezing your way through the day? We look at the best ways to avoid catching a cold, how to treat your symptoms and how you can feel better quickly
Natural remedies
Last Updated : Thursday, 16 April 2009, 11:04 GMT
As we lead ever busier lives it's not always easy to stay in tip top health. So it's not surprising that more and more people look for natural ways to boost their health and well being. Here we take a...
Celebrity addictions
Last Updated : Thursday, 16 April 2009, 11:04 GMT
Addiction to drugs, alcohol and painkillers can be devastating – Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix and Jim Morrison were casualties of addiction as far back as the sixties. It's still rife today – Amy...
Spring for the stars
Last Updated : April 2009
Can Madonna's latest toyboy last the distance? Will Angelina and Brad welcome a new arrival into their family? Our horoscope guide reveals what's in store for the celebs this spring
How to cope with Sibling Rivalry
Last Updated : April 2009
Brad and Angelina make it look easy, but even they struggle to cope with sibling rivalry
Rocky celebrity romances
Last Updated : April 2009
On, off. On, off. Some stars seem to treat love like a light switch. Well, we guess they need to have at least one bad point to balance out all that luck in fame, success, wealth and good looks
Sibling rivalry
Last Updated : April 2009
If you have more than one child then you probably know that sibling rivalry is hard to deal with. It often starts as soon as your second baby arrives, and if you have more than one child – at the last...
Bank holiday bible
Last Updated : April 2009
We are more concerned with our appearance than ever before. But what's the point putting hours into getting ready, sweating in the gym and spending a fortune on your clothes if your smile is going to...
Celebrity autobiographies
Last Updated : April 2009
There’s nothing more telling about the validity of a celebrity’s career than the amount of copies their autobiographies sell. While some genuine stars can find their memoirs selling hundreds of...
Overnight Success: Not all it's cracked up to be
Last Updated : April 2009
In this time of economic gloom and growing redundancies let us take comfort from the fact that even our most glittering celebrities didn't make it big overnight. Career longevity is much more likely...
Work less, earn more
Last Updated : April 2009
Long to be one of life's winners? Then start right now by learning from the best. Here, big time business stars from Jennifer Lopez to Richard Branson share their top tips on how to work smarter, not...
The silliest celebrity endorsements
Last Updated : April 2009
In these troublesome times even celebrities are feeling the pinch and taking on extra work. What else could be the reason for this bunch of celebrity C-listers putting their names and faces to such...
Top ten jobs in 2009
Last Updated : April 2009
Each year, we identify jobs that will be in highest demand and there are always the usual suspects from the fields of health, education, marketing and IT. But although these sectors still appear in...
Celebrity business couples
Last Updated : April 2009
For these celebrity couples, a happy marriage is as much about protecting their brand as it is about love and happiness
Too cool for school? Famous school flops
Last Updated : April 2009
The government is thinking about raising the school-leaving age to 18, as a way of solving Britain's big rise in unemployment. But does dropping out of school early mean a boring life of penny-...
Alternative careers: If they hadn't been famous
Last Updated : April 2009
Can you imagine Brad Pitt pouring over the blue prints of a new building? Or Angelina Jolie starting up a school in Ethiopia?
Darker side of celebrity zodiac signs
Last Updated : April 2009
Woo them by their horoscope
Last Updated : April 2009
Single and looking for love? Unlock the secrets of your date's desires with our astrological guide to love and romance in 2009
Should your man should see a doctor?
Last Updated : April 2009
Men just don’t like to go visit their doctor! They could be dying on their feet before they’ll make an appointment. Health experts around the world ponder at length on why men hate to face up to their...
Is stress ruining your looks?
Last Updated : April 2009
Stress makes you anxious and irritable – and it can play havoc with your looks, too. Here are 10 good reasons to chill out
The dirtiest jobs ever!
Last Updated : April 2009
Next time you have a hard day at the office, spare a thought for the men and women who perform some of the dirtiest jobs in the land. Well someone's got to do it!
Beat the seasonal blues
Last Updated : April 2009
Monday 26th January will officially be the most depressing day of 2009! The weather is usually as bad as it gets, there is practically no daylight and your Christmas overspending will have finally...
Like mother, like daughter
Last Updated : April 2009
For mums and daughters, the relationship can be the most meaningful, enduring and conflicted of their lives
Top 10 date ideas for spring
Last Updated : April 2009
How to make a good date great: add a bit of sunshine. Now that our freezing winter is almost over, it's time to put away those ugly fleeces and look forward to some frolicking in the sun-dappled...
He's just not that into you!
Last Updated : April 2009
Don’t waste your time on a dead-end relationship. If any of these telltale signs sound familiar then it’s time to cut your losses – and fast…
Your top 20 deal-breakers
Last Updated : April 2009
For Jennifer Aniston, it's men with hairy backs. For actor Mark Wahlberg it's skinny women. For Jackass star Johnny Knoxville, it's women who try to impress him by punching him in the mouth
Stars show their gnashers
Last Updated : April 2009
A show-stopping smile can take you far in life. This much we know. The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentists confirmed it when their research showed that people with high wattage smiles were perceived...
Serial dater: Ulrika Jonsson
Last Updated : April 2009
Before she was the winner of Celebrity Big Brother, Ulrika Jonsson was known primarily for her long list of lovers and string of high-profile relationships
Work or nanny?
Last Updated : April 2009
Which celebrities are crazy for childcare, which brave couples do it all themselves and who's been caught breaking the rules?
Difficult chats with children
Last Updated : April 2009
No conversation has to be difficult if you encourage honesty and listen to your child without judgement from the start. Any difficulties can be overcome if you instil a sense of self-confidence in...
Tropical diseases
Last Updated : April 2009
You might not like needless, but you don't want to come back from holiday with any of these tropical diseases or illnesses! Here are the top ten reasons to see your doc before you travel
Celebrity singletons
Last Updated : April 2009
If you're feeling down and bitter about being single, don't fret. Even some celebrities are lonely and single. Take a look at our gallery of famous singletons who might be up for a date
As fit as the Flintstones
Last Updated : April 2009
For millions of years our ancestors lived as hunter-gatherers. Foraging for food provided a diet high in nuts, berries, vegetables and lean meat. It's become known as the Stone Age diet and...
Back to school
Last Updated : April 2009
Going back to school can be an emotional time for both kids and parents. Here's our guide to making sure the new school year starts smoothly.
Are you drinking enough water?
Last Updated : April 2009
Water is vital in order for our bodies to function; it lubricates eyes and joints, flushes out toxins and waste, and keeps our skin healthy.
Teenagers on holiday
Last Updated : April 2009
Summer holidays are beckoning - but not for the majority of 16-year-olds who fancy a trip away with just their friends
Do dummies reduce cot death?
Last Updated : April 2009
'Is it true that if I give my newborn baby a dummy it reduces the risk of cot death?'
Teenage angst
Last Updated : April 2009
Another struggle for adolescents is how they deal with their emotions, an aspect of life that's clearly linked to potential mental problems, says the children's charity NCH
Thousands 'killed by noise'
Last Updated : April 2009
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