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Cambridge study says school uniforms may impede child activity
Children who wear school uniforms may be less physically active, a global study has suggested. Academics from Cambridge University say uniforms might be a “barrier” to activity, with primary-aged girls…
28 family routines which boost your child’s development, according to experts
Strict bedtimes, family meals and other regular routines could help boost brain development in young children by improving their sleep, a study has found. Researchers discovered that consistent family routines, which also…
Frozen eggs may have been damaged by faulty liquid at London clinic
More than 100 women who had eggs and embryos frozen at a leading clinic have been told they may have been damaged due to a fault in the freezing process….
Ultra-processed food should be clearly labelled – study
Ultra-processed foods should be clearly labelled, experts say. Scientists said the warnings were needed as some ultra-processed foods could fall into the “healthy” green category of the “traffic-light” system. This…
Mental health charity praised for animated campaign
A charity has been recognised for its animated fundraising campaign raising awareness for young people struggling with mental health problems. The video by The Charlie Waller Trust, external, based in Newbury,…
Most employees think it’s OK to talk about mental health at work. Some still don’t do it, survey finds
World events, work problems, illness, financial issues — there are plenty of unhappy stressors that can harm an employee’s mental health. “People are coming (into work) with a lot more than…
NHS dentist shortages to be tackled with cash incentive
Dentists who set up practice in areas of England with poor access to NHS care will be offered a £20,000 bonus. The government has also announced higher payments for dentists…
Sheffield: New mum urges HIV testing amid case rise
A woman who discovered she had HIV after a routine health check is backing calls for more people to get tested. Becky, 37, from Sheffield, South Yorkshire, was diagnosed and…
Flu and norovirus cases hit new winter high in England
The number of people in hospital with flu and norovirus has hit a new high for this winter in England. Latest NHS figures show 2,226 beds were taken up by…
More than one in three parents in the North of England worried about impact of mental health on family NSPCC finds
More than a third of parents in the North of England (36%), said they were worried about the impact of mental health on their family, a new survey commissioned by…
