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One in three children 'not active enough', finds sport survey

One in three children in England does fewer than 30 minutes of physical activity a day - half the amount recommended by government...

'Don't be taken in by anti-vaccine myths on social media'

People who believe the myths spread by anti-vaccine campaigners "are absolutely wrong", England's top doctor has said. Prof Dame Sally...

Mum's voice makes better smoke alarm for children

Adding a recording of a mother's voice to smoke alarms could save lives, according to US scientists. The study, published in the journal...

What works for treating children's colds?

Children get six to eight colds a year - twice as many as adults - but there's little evidence on what helps improve symptoms like...

Families 'can't afford to follow healthy diet guidance'

Up to 3.7 million UK children live in homes struggling to afford enough meat, fruit and vegetables to meet healthy eating advice,...

Children 'getting sight problems because of eye test delays'

Children are developing permanent problems with their vision because they are not being given eye tests early enough, optometrists have...

Plan to teach all children first aid

Schoolchildren in England will have to learn first aid under proposals put forward by the government. Draft legislation says primary...

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Exercise in your teens can impact your mental health for years to come

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Young people who work 9-5 have better long-term health, study finds

5 easy diet changes that can improve your mental health

What is functional coffee and can it help your gut and mental health?

4 Benefits of Eating Kiwi

7 ways to boost the health of your skin during menopause

Why your scented candle could be harming your health

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How badly fizzy drinks can damage your gut health