68 m. ago Doctor urges parents to keep children out of school if they spot two

Exposing children to these symptoms could even be "dangerous", an expert warned.

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30 h. ago Children as young as 11 tempted to try betting after being ‘flooded’ by celebrity endorsement

Those in UK aged 11-17 said seeing a celebrity gambling or advertising it made them want to emulate them, survey findsChildren as young as 11 feel tempted to try betting after being “flooded” by celebrities and sports stars promoting it, according to two reports that found nearly 90% of children aged 13-17 are exposed to gambling content online.The UK’s leading gambling charity, GambleAware, which commissioned the reports, urged regulators and policymakers to address social media accounts and influencers producing betting content on platforms such as YouTube, Instagram, TikTok and Twitch in light of the findings. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Corporal punishment carries ‘multiple risks’ to children’s health, says WHO

An estimated 1.2bn children are subject to this ‘harmful practice’ each year, affecting physical and mental wellbeing, report findsThe World Health Organization has declared corporal punishment a global public health concern that causes serious harm to children’s physical and mental wellbeing, and can lead to criminal behaviour.A new report found that across 49 low- and middle-income countries, children exposed to corporal punishment – defined as “any punishment in which physical force is used and intended to cause some degree of pain or discomfort, however light” – were 24% less likely to be developmentally on track than children who were not. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Children more likely to engage with junk food posts from influencers – charity

It comes as a new survey found children are regularly exposed to junk food while online.

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3 w. ago London Underground passengers who 'assaulted' naked man on Tube face arrest

London Underground passengers who 'assaulted' naked man on Tube face arrest  GB News

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3 w. ago Tube passengers face arrest over ‘assault’ of naked man in east London

Tube passengers face arrest over ‘assault’ of naked man in east London  London Evening Standard

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3 w. ago Tube passengers facing arrest over ‘assault’ of naked man who exposed himself in front of children

Footage posted online shows the man dropping his trousers on a Hammersmith and City line train

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3 w. ago Vigilante Tube passengers face arrest over 'assault' of naked man on the Tube after they took law into their hands when he dropped his trousers on packed carriage

British Transport Police (BTP) believe the naked man, who has since been detained under the mental health act, was assaulted on the District line in east London .

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3 w. ago Vigilante Tube passengers face arrest over 'assault' of naked man on Tube who dropped his trousers

Vigilante Tube passengers face arrest over 'assault' of naked man on Tube who dropped his trousers  Daily Mail

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3 w. ago Tube passengers attack naked man who exposed himself in front of children

Footage posted online shows the man dropping his trousers on a Hammersmith and City line train

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3 w. ago As influencers spread ‘toxic’ claims, what is the truth about sunscreen?

Too much exposure to the sun has traditionally been seen as a danger. Now claims that sunscreen is toxic flood the internet. What does the science say?It’s summertime in the UK and social media is awash with influencers airing their concerns about sunscreen. Among them is reality TV star Sam Faiers from The Only Way Is Essex, who believes sunscreen is “full of toxic ingredients”. None of her family wore sunscreen, she said, adding that her children had built up “a really good tolerance” to the sun. Some of the claims appear to be fuelled by a US doctor who told his followers: “Be careful what you smear on yourself and your children.” Here we look at the science behind sunscreen and sun exposure. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago Paedophile could abuse kids at parties he organised due to 'gaping hole' in law

Convicted paedophile Nicholas Moxham lured his victims into a secluded area of woodland, where he would film the children as he exposed himself

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last month Urgent warning over two serious infections parents need to be aware of

As children grow and develop, they become exposed to many common illnesses. Children are more susceptible to illness due to several factors, including their still-developing immune systems

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