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Infertility in men linked to higher chance of developing breast cancer
Infertile men may be twice as likely to develop breast cancer than those without fertility issues, new research...
New breakthrough finds possible answer for sudden infant death syndrome
Scientists may have found the cause of the devastating sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). For many years the cause...
How to beat your beer belly
Beer bellies: what you need to know Carrying too much weight around your stomach is a serious health risk, but is...
Finding out the sex of a baby could lead to better life chances, study suggests
Boys are more demanding than girls before they are born According to a new study, male baby pregnancies are more...
Anti-anxiety drug ‘may increase risk of birth defects if taken while pregnant’
A common drug used to treat epilepsy, anxiety and nerve pain may increase the risk of deformities in babies if taken...
What is perinatal depression and how can you seek help?
Perinatal depression can occur at any point between becoming pregnant and up to one year after your child is born....
74 cases of hepatitis in children under 10 being investigated
Health officials are investigating 74 cases of hepatitis among children under the age of 10 across the UK as they...
With Easter weekend set to be ‘hotter than Ibiza’, 5 sun safety tips for adults and children
Temperatures across the UK and Ireland are climbing – just in time for the long Easter weekend! According to...
Delays in fortifying bread with folic acid blamed on devolved elections
Plans to prevent harm to 400 babies a year by adding folic acid to bread flour are being delayed by devolved...
Covid-19 jabs: Children aged five to 11 can now get appointments
Bookings opened on Saturday for children aged five to 11 in England to get a Covid-19 vaccine. Parents and carers can...
‘Parents should talk to children about social media at a young age’
Parents are being encouraged to talk to their children about social media at a young age after new research found...