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A report published in the Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health reveals the devastating impact of the civil conflict on the Solomon Islands' health service infrastructure and economy. The conflict, which lasted from 1998 to 2003, severely affected the delivery of hospital services for children. Paediatricians, in collaboration with
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The city's vaccination rates are concerning, with 377 children not receiving the MMR injection, designed to protect against mumps, measles, and rubella. This is despite experts insisting that there is no evidence to support a link between the vaccination and autism or inflammatory bowel disease. Parents' fears
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Health watchdog the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has published guidelines recommending that children as young as 12 should be given anti-obesity drugs and stomach-stapling surgery as part of a package to tackle the obesity epidemic. The guidelines also recommend that severely overweight adults should be offered
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As the holiday season descends upon us, it's easy for children's wish lists to overshadow the true meaning of the holiday. However, with many charities across the metro area seeking donations of all kinds, it's more important than ever to remind our kids of
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Charlie Fleming and Maz Curley, the parents of four children, have been trying out the ILP (Internet Line Patrol) software to keep tabs on their kids' online activities. The software sends alerts to parents if it flags any suspicious or concerning behavior, giving them peace of mind. The couple,
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Millions of pounds are spent on Christmas gifts each year, but some canny parents are putting money into a pension for their children instead. This strategy offers several tax benefits and the potential for significant growth over the long term. Financiers argue that putting away a substantial amount of money
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Karen Rusted and her three children, Curtis, 10, Nathan, seven, and Bethany, two, had to fight through a raging fire to escape their home after 21-year-old Mark Eaton sparked a blaze outside their front door. The family was trapped inside, with all their belongings destroyed, including their Christmas presents. Karen,
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Concerns over the potential health impacts of wireless computer networks, also known as WiFi, have led parents to push for their removal from homes. Some schools have taken similar steps, opting to use cables instead of wireless systems due to risks associated with radiation emitted by transmitters. While scientific evidence
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Webroot Software, Inc., the developer of the award-winning anti-spyware software Spy Sweeper, has introduced Child Safe, a parental control software designed to help parents manage their children's online activities safely and effectively. The software is tailored to address the growing concerns of parents regarding their children's
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Sport has become a high-pressure career path for many young people, with parents putting immense strain on their children to excel. This pressure, combined with poor diet and a focus on winning at all costs, has led to a significant rise in eating disorders among teenage athletes, experts warn. Dr.
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Lee Westwood has announced he will not participate in the American golf "Dash for Cash" next year, opting instead to spend time with his children. Westwood, a Ryder Cup star, would have to play a full series on the US Tour to qualify for the play-off system, but
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As Christmas approaches, parents are facing increasing pressure from children's never-ending wish-lists, with advertising campaigns specifically targeting children to pester their parents. However, experts at Tyneside-based national charity Parentline Plus urge parents to resist "pester power" by setting clear boundaries and communicating with their children about
