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Silver is used in hospitals to treat serious wounds, as it is a skin friendly and reliable...

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Post-natal depression

The physical and emotional pressures of looking after a new baby strike all mums. Exhaustion and...

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Is my baby the right weight?

Babies vary a lot in weight at birth, from about 2.5kg (5lb 8oz) to 4.5kg (9lb 14oz). The...

Are you worried about your pre-schooler's weight?

Channel 4 is making a sensitive documentary about what life is like for overweight children and...

Childhood immunisation - while it\'s a parent\'s choice as to whether they vaccinate their child, the debate over inoculations is still one many people feel very strongly about.

Childhood vaccinations – have you immunised your child?

Children in the UK have the lowest take-up rate of childhood inoculations in the developed...

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Five ways to keep sensitive skin happy and healthy

Children rely on touch to explore their world and healthy skin plays a...

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I line up a row of cuddly toys to watch how good Hamish is at having his...

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The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents says:

Most accidental poisoning involves medicines, household products and...

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Give your kids (except babies under 12 months, who shouldn't eat honey) a...

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