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Travelling with allergies
If you have a family member with an allergy, a simple trip away can be life-threatening.
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Allergy risk may be tied to how you wash your dishes
A new study suggests that parents who wash their dishes by hand, rather than in a dishwashing machine, may unwittingly lower the likelihood that their children will develop allergies.
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I think my child has outgrown their food allergy. How can I be sure?
If your child has accidentally eaten something you thought they were allergic to, but doesn't have a response, they may have grown out of their food allergy. Here's the safest way to check.
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'It kept getting worse': nail biting teen issues warning after she almost loses fingertip
Nail biters may be unaware they run the risk of infection.
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'They brought him laughter': Grieving parents deliver 'farting animals' to sick kids in memory of their son
After losing their son Andrew last December, The Mercier family decided laughter would be his legacy.
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Teen dies from same cancer as her dad after her symptoms were dismissed as 'grief'
Her heartbroken mother is sharing her daughter's story in the hope of saving lives.
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Early exposure to infections doesn’t protect against allergies, but getting into nature might
We used to think the rise in allergies was because we weren't exposed to as many early infections as previous generations. But that's not the case.
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My child's cancer journey inspired me to give back to the community
It's the least I could do.
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School tells boy to cut hair he's growing for his sick sister
A devoted brother wanted to help his sister, but his school saw things differently.
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Coronavirus health advice every parent needs to know before kids go back to school
While parents don't need to panic, there are some important guidelines to follow.
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'She's lucky to be alive': four-year-old girl left blind by the flu
Jade's devastated mum is urging others to make sure their child's flu vaccinations are up to date.
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I thought my child was going to die at 40,000 feet
We thought it couldn't get any worse - we were wrong.
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Revolting results of kids' germ test experiment will make you wash your hands
"This is so DISGUSTING!!!"
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