Health
Hidden abuse of Nigerian women revealed by researcher
A study of 16 Nigerian women living with domestic abuse has shown how they are too frightened of being deported to ask for help from the UK authorities.
Jul 25, 2018
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Health
Major disabilities research project highlights need for change
The daily lives of disabled people are impacted by 'unhelpful, exclusionary or downright abusive' practices, according to a major research project looking at issues facing those with disabilities in the UK today.
May 25, 2018
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Pediatrics
Majority of children in care feel it has improved their lives—but younger children need more support
The largest study of its kind, published today [19 February], has revealed 83 per cent of looked after children and young people feel being in care has improved their lives.
Feb 20, 2018
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Psychology & Psychiatry
What happens to mothers whose children are repeatedly taken into care
If a child is born to a woman who is addicted to drugs, the baby is often taken away from its mother. A new investigation by the BBC's Panorama programme looked at the struggle some of these women go through to get their ...
Jan 31, 2018
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Dengue vaccine not deadly: Sanofi, Philippines
A world-first dengue vaccination programme in the Philippines that was suspended over safety concerns will not cause anyone who was immunised to die, drug manufacturer Sanofi and local authorities said on Monday.
Dec 4, 2017
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Tanzanian cholera outbreak kills 18: ministry
An outbreak of cholera in Tanzania has left 18 dead in two months, the health ministry said Saturday, warning the situation could worsen as the rainy season continues.
Nov 11, 2017
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Pediatrics
Link between childhood in care and mums who have babies removed by the courts
A study has found a high number of women, who repeatedly appear before the family courts and lose many children into public care or adoption because of child protection concerns, have been in care themselves.
Oct 3, 2017
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Health
Children should be encouraged to enjoy 'wild' swimming: education expert
Keeping young children away from perceived risky activities such as wild outdoor swimming is damaging, according to education expert Dr Sandra Leaton Gray (UCL Institute of Education).
Sep 4, 2017
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Health
Pharmacies could do more to help improve everyone's health
Most people aren't aware that high street pharmacies offer much more than dispensing and selling medicines. Many also provide a wide range of services designed to improve public health, like supporting people to stop smoking, ...
Aug 15, 2017
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Health
Research shows regular road closures help children get active
New research from the University of Bristol shows that playing outside, aided by regular road closures, helps to increase children's physical activity.
Jul 31, 2017
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