Healthy Child with Dr Ranj Singh – Spring-Summer 2026
Summary
Healthy Child with Dr Ranj Singh Spring/Summer 2026 (£4.20) features the TV doctor discussing meningitis, measles outbreaks, the crisis in bringing up boys and what AI could bring to healthcare. Published by Celebrity Angels, this 100+ page issue covers fussy eaters, male fertility testing, the MMR mystery, forever chemicals (PFAS) threat to child health, the outdoor life movement, and a complete guide to childhood ailments from pregnancy through the teenage years.
Content Guide
▸ Special Feature
p.10: Dr Ranj Singh Interview — Celebrity guest contributor talks to Chris Jenkins about recent meningitis and measles health scares, the crisis in bringing up boys, and what AI could bring to healthcare. Dr Ranj emphasises that the MMR vaccine remains the single most effective protection against measles outbreaks.
▸ Health Today
p.16: Meningitis — A stark reminder after a recent outbreak among students in Kent highlights the dangers of this potentially fatal disease. Know the meningitis rash test: press a glass against the rash — if it does not fade, seek emergency medical help immediately.
p.25: Measles Makes a Comeback — Once regarded as almost eliminated in the UK, measles is back in the news. Dr Ranj explains that falling MMR vaccination rates below 90% in some UK regions have triggered the resurgence.
p.28: Child Mortality — The Facts and Figures — A report by the Office for National Statistics shows child mortality is not dropping as fast as the government hoped, with socioeconomic inequality as a key driver.
▸ Pregnancy & Early Years
p.32: Top 10 Childhood Ailments — From colic and chickenpox to croup and conjunctivitis, this guide covers symptoms, home care and red-flag signs for each. Hand, foot and mouth disease: treat symptoms with paracetamol, encourage fluids and watch for dehydration signs.
p.42: Why Dad Really Matters — Researchers found that the presence of a father in early years can make all the difference to later child health outcomes, including cognitive development and emotional regulation.
p.48: Infertile Ground — Male infertility causes and treatments, including lifestyle factors (smoking, alcohol, heat exposure) that reduce sperm quality and the testing options available.
▸ Health Check
p.54: Why is Cancer on the Rise? — Research shows eleven different forms of cancer are rising among young people, and scientists admit they are not sure why. Early symptom awareness remains the best protection.
p.68: The Risks of Ultra-Processed Foods — Families have been left in the dark on the risks of UPFs to children, according to new research. Swapping one ultra-processed snack daily for a whole-food alternative reduces total additive exposure by approximately 30%.
p.96: The Forever War — PFAS forever chemicals represent a particular health risk to children. Avoid non-stick cookware with PFOA labels and opt for stainless steel or cast iron instead.
Editor's Take
Dr Ranj Singh's credibility as a TV doctor gives this issue gravitational pull, and the breadth of child-health coverage — from PFAS chemicals to meningitis outbreaks — makes it a useful family reference. The weakness is the magazine's excessive page density: 104 pages covering 40+ topics means most articles are too short to deliver actionable depth. The MMR vaccine feature is the strongest piece, using the measles resurgence as a news hook for important vaccination messaging. This issue best suits parents of children under 12, particularly those worried about falling vaccination rates and ultra-processed food exposure.
Strengths
• Dr Ranj Singh interview adds genuine NHS-authority weight to vaccination messaging
• PFAS and UPF coverage addresses timely environmental child-health threats
• Top 10 childhood ailments guide is a practical home-reference checklist
Weaknesses
• 40+ articles across 104 pages leaves most topics thin and underdeveloped
• No single unifying theme beyond the generic "child health" umbrella
Verdict: Recommended — A broad, credible child-health reference that works best as a dip-in resource for concerned parents, despite the shallow coverage of many topics.
