child health

Here's Why Giving Your Children Antibiotics Could Do More Harm Than Good

Researchers analysed the records of more than 250,000 preschool children.
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Here's How To Properly Treat Head Lice (Because Hair Straighteners And Mayo Won't Do The Job)

Some parents have rubbed mayonnaise and garlic onto their child's head to get rid of nits, a new survey suggests. Here's what to do instead.
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Is It Safe For Babies To Sleep Outside During The Heatwave?

Two experts settle the debate.
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Breastfed Babies Less Likely To Be Obese, Says WHO – But It's Not An Option For Everyone

"The benefit is outstanding, so we should be telling people."
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I Was A Fussy Eater, My Kids Too – But Here's Why I'm Not Worried About It

I wish I'd listened to my instincts more, and worried less.
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Should You Take Your Kid To A Chickenpox Party?

Some think it’s better for their children to catch chickenpox while they are young.
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Kids Under Five Are Having Rotting Teeth Extracted – But It's Preventable

It's the most common hospital procedure in children.
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Sign Your Kids Up For Organ Donation And Save Lives, Parents Urged

Adults typically wait 29 days for a new heart, while children wait 70.
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1 in 13 Children Has Experienced PTSD, But Most Aren't Getting The Help They Need

"There is a pressing need for better access to mental health services."
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Myth-Busting Children's Vaccines – The Ultimate Guide For Parents

One GP said he is "hugely concerned" by the anti-vaccine movement.
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