Child Health
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Child magnet warning
The use of magnets on children’s toys could pose a major health risk, two doctors warn today. Read more
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Fast food lunches for poor
Britain’s poorest children enjoy a diet high in fast food, researchers warn today. Read more
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Pregnancy drinking may not harm
New research has failed to find significant effects on young children from their mothers drinking small amounts of alcohol during pregnancy, it was announced today. Read more
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Fake thermometer warning
Parents have been warned about fake digital thermometers being sold for just 99p on the internet. Read more
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Plea for parent child safety help
Health professionals have been urged to help "stressed" parents with ensuring the safety of their children. Read more
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Beauty device child safety warning
A nurse has found a new use for hair straighteners – frying eggs. Read more
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Salty meals for children in pubs
Children’s pub meals are "packed" with salt, according to a study reported today. Read more
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Tackle common child diseases – Unicef
More than two million children could be saved every year by stepping up simple treatments to tackle two common illnesses, experts have warned. Read more
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CT cancer link warning
Doctors should seek to reduce the use of CT brain scanning on children because of increased cancer risks later in life, according to the findings of a major study published yesterday. Read more
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Baby milk allergy campaign
Parents are having to make ten or more trips to their doctor before a child is diagnosed with cows’ milk allergy, campaigners claimed today. Read more