17 h. ago Five signs you're a narcissist with even children at risk of showing harmful traits

Narcissism can also be a part of a larger personality disorder that goes beyond just bragging

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38 h. ago Habit most parents are guilty of is DESTROYING children's brains and increasing depression risk, study suggests

Australian researchers, analysing data from 15,000 children under five, found those whose parents were guilty of this common habit had poorer cognitive abilities and emotional issues.

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43 h. ago How shocking flaws in the way we treat dementia and other serious illnesses are being covered up by highly respected medical journals

Every day, research published in highly respected medical journals informs life-changing health decisions - from which vaccines to give our children, to ways to reduce our dementia risk.

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6 d. ago Edinburgh students raise funds for Myanmar earthquake children

One month since the earthquake that killed thousands, students at Edinburgh Napier University have launched an appeal to raise money to families and children still at huge risk of hunger, illness, and floods as they live outdoors in Myanmar monsoon season.

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7 d. ago Popular children's soft toy recalled as parents warned of 'serious' choking risk

Parents are being urged to "dispose" of the removable item that could cause their little ones to choke.

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9 d. ago How a law made to stop child abduction is being weaponised against mothers fleeing abuse

Award-winning barrister Dr Charlotte Proudman has spent her career advocating for vulnerable women in family law courts. In an extract from her new book, she explores how the very systems designed to protect children can end up putting them – and their mothers – at risk of more violence and abuse

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2 w. ago ‘High risk’ Easter treats as first aid expert warns four eggs young children should avoid

The treats have become a staple of family Easter celebrations

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2 w. ago First aid expert warns four ‘dangerous’ Easter treats with ‘high risk of choking’

Children could be at risk over the long weekend

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2 w. ago Viktor Orbán’s latest clampdown bans Budapest Pride – but he won’t stop us marching

Elected leaders from across Europe should join us on the streets. It is critical to democracy – in Hungary, and the EU as a wholeHungary’s parliament has given Viktor Orbán the tools to do what he has long threatened: ban Pride, silence dissent and strip political critics of their citizenship. A constitutional amendment passed on 14 April allows the government to label LGBTQ+ gatherings a threat to children and to revoke the citizenship of dual nationals deemed a risk to “national sovereignty”.This is a purge disguised as law – another step in Orbán’s dismantling of democracy, where the constitution is degraded to a propaganda instrument. He calls it a “spring clean-up” to root out “bugs”, targeting LGBTQ+ people, journalists, critics, civil society and now, dual nationals. As one myself, I could be among the targets.Katalin Cseh is a member of the Hungarian national assembly for the Momentum Movement and a former MEP Continue reading...

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3 w. ago CT scan warning after doctors raise serious concerns about cancer risk

Physicians say infants and children are the most at risk from harmful CT radiation

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3 w. ago Starmer warned children will be at risk if he agrees to US demands to get trade deal

Revelations that vice president JD Vance is still pushing for online safety and hate speech laws to be repealed have alarmed campaigners

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3 w. ago ‘Many cancers could occur’ if CT scan practices don’t change, doctors warn

Physicians say infants and children are the most at risk from harmful CT radiation

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3 w. ago Diabetes during pregnancy 'links to ADHD and autism risk in children'

According to a new study, having diabetes while pregnant has been linked to higher risks of neurodevelopmental disorders in children.

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4 w. ago Got a parent with Alzheimer's? Study reveals whether mum or dad carries the biggest risk for you

Canadian scientists say these children may be at higher risk of Alzheimer's because they are more prone to one toxic protein, tau, spreading in the brain.

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4 w. ago Which? says 'don't forget' to parents with young children in home over deadly risk

The consumer is urging parents to take preventative measures immediately

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last month Diabetes in pregnancy ‘linked to neurodevelopmental disorder risk in children’

Experts called for diligent monitoring of blood sugar levels throughout pregnancy.

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