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Prince William has offered some comforting words to a 14-year-old boy who is grieving the loss of his mother.
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Xenophon calls for a new school milk scheme
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'Boomerang dads' actually have a positive impact on depression in daughters
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Head lice becoming resistant to most chemical treatments, study says
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Severe picky eating linked to psychiatric problems, finds study
Researchers found that mental health problems became worse as picky eating became more severe. They suggest that rather than taking a "wait and see" approach, care providers should intervene.
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