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Baby food part of urgent US recall over potentially toxic substance

Baby food part of urgent US recall over potentially toxic substance2+ hour ago   (409+ words) Product was distributed in all U.S. states except for Alaska The FDA has issued a recall of a single lot of Initiative Foods" Tippy Toes brand of Apple Pear Banana Fruit baby food puree due to elevated levels of patulin. A…...

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Expert advice for parents worried about their child using AI chatbots

Expert advice for parents worried about their child using AI chatbots3+ day, 13+ hour ago   (804+ words) Chatbots pose potential risks for vulnerable people and children As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly entrenched in daily life, a new survey has found that nearly a third of children using AI chatbots are developing "friend-like" relationships with the technology. The…...

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Surrogates share honest view of what it’s like to carry someone else’s baby

Surrogates share honest view of what it’s like to carry someone else’s baby3+ day, 14+ hour ago   (1346+ words) Whether it's a job or a calling, surrogacy numbers are rising in the United States and across the world. Holly Baxter reports on what it's really like to carry somebody else's baby, according to the women who do it " as…...

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Julia Donaldson announces title of first Gruffalo book in 22 years

Julia Donaldson announces title of first Gruffalo book in 22 years1+ week, 1+ day ago   (850+ words) Creator of beloved series was spurred on to write by a campaign to reverse the decline in children's reading "His eyes are orange, his tongue is black, he has purple prickles all over his back." It could only be one…...

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Harry Potter and the Cursed Child to be shortened to single play

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child to be shortened to single play2+ week, 2+ day ago   (403+ words) The "eighth Harry Potter story" will no longer be performed in two separate parts Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, the hit West End show based on JK Rowling"s wizarding world, is being shortened to a single production after…...

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‘I help cancer patients enjoy food again – but I am still grieving for my own mum’

‘I help cancer patients enjoy food again – but I am still grieving for my own mum’4+ week, 1+ day ago   (1647+ words) Cheered on by Nigella Lawson and honoured with a gong from the King, chef Ryan Riley, founder of Life Kitchen, talks to Victoria Young about the healing power of food, how he is still coming to terms with losing his…...

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I’m a psychiatrist. Why online ADHD tests could fuel over-diagnosis

I’m a psychiatrist. Why online ADHD tests could fuel over-diagnosis4+ week, 2+ day ago   (852+ words) Popular social media channels that provide online "tests" for ADHD are often sponsored by private clinics Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects around 2.5% of adults and 7% of children. It causes difficulties with attention, impulsivity and hyperactivity....

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The ADHD symptoms that are often missed as they don’t fit the stereotype

The ADHD symptoms that are often missed as they don’t fit the stereotype4+ week, 2+ day ago   (955+ words) When a condition is seen through a single stereotype, those who don't fit that picture fall through the cracks Many girls with ADHD aren't diagnosed until their late teens or adulthood. My recent research points to a possible explanation for…...

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Mattel has released an autistic Barbie. Here’s how it has been received

Mattel has released an autistic Barbie. Here’s how it has been received1+ mon, 12+ hour ago   (612+ words) Experts say there is no single "look" to being autistic, so the Barbie that Mattel created can"t represent everyone Autistic people are so rarely depicted in media and entertainment, it"s no wonder most people don"t really understand…...

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Budget plans aim to help families when they need it most, insists John Swinney

Budget plans aim to help families when they need it most, insists John Swinney1+ mon, 16+ hour ago   (769+ words) John Swinney has insisted his Government's Budget provides support for families "when they need that assistance most, with the Scottish First Minister rejecting claims not enough is being done to meet child poverty targets. He stressed his "determination to eradicate…...