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The rise of social networking sites has led to increased risks for children online, with paedophiles exploiting these platforms to target vulnerable youngsters. To combat this issue, a new website called ThinkuKnow.co.uk has been launched, providing a facility for young people to report suspicious online behaviour directly to
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The Children's Commissioner for Scotland has thrown her weight behind calls for increased tax on alcohol as a means of tackling teenage binge drinking. However, Professor Kathleen Marshall warned that such a move would be more effective as part of a comprehensive strategy to address alcohol abuse. Her
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State health officials have allowed doctors to temporarily use flu shots containing mercury for children under the age of three, citing a statewide shortage of mercury-free vaccine. This decision was made in response to a delay in shipment from the manufacturer, which has resulted in about half of the ordered
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As concerned parents grapple with the risks of internet predators and online safety, Tri Synergy has introduced the ChatChecker Family Edition, a software that allows parents to secretly monitor their children's online activity remotely from any PC with internet access. The software captures and records both sides of
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Republican Rep. Howard Coble visited the Guilford Child Health Inc. in Greensboro, N.C. to promote the importance of reading to children. As part of the Reach Out and Read program, Coble read popular children's books to the children, including "Clifford's Bed Time" and
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Playing is a fundamental aspect of childhood that has become increasingly challenging in today's fast-paced world. A recent study by the American Academy of Pediatrics emphasizes the significance of "free child-centered play" in promoting healthy child development and maintaining strong parent-child bonds. The study's
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Wireless Generation, an educational software and services company, has introduced mCLASS Home Connect, a new offering that supports schools' efforts to involve parents and guardians in children's learning. This program enables schools to communicate with parents throughout the school year in clear, understandable language about a child&
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Pop star Madonna's supposed adoption of a baby from Malawi has rekindled the debate on celebrity adoptions, with proponents arguing it provides a loving home for children in need, while critics see it as an act of tokenism with the stars reaping the benefits of good publicity. The
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Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Matt Jones has made a name for himself on the field with his calm and collected demeanor. Off the field, Jones has a unique set of interests and hobbies that set him apart from his fellow players. In this interview, Jones opens up about his love
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A study from Turkey investigated the effect of glycaemic control on oxidative stress and biochemical markers of endothelial activation in children with type 1 diabetes mellitus. The researchers found that high levels of malondialdehyde (MDA), nitric oxide (NO), intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-I), and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) were significantly
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Recent research from Pakistan challenges the World Health Organization's (WHO) criteria for nonsevere pneumonia therapy failure in children, suggesting they are too sensitive. According to a study published in the International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease, alternative therapy failure criteria can identify children who require antibiotic changes
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British Home Secretary John Reid has called on Muslim parents to be vigilant for signs of their children being groomed as potential suicide bombers by extremist clerics. In a speech to a secret meeting in east London, Reid warned that such individuals were seeking to brainwash and recruit children to
