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Young Girls Sent Drug Dealers Pics, Texts, Hyderabad Schools Told To Act
At least 20 top schools and 16 colleges in Hyderabad have been asked by the government to take urgent steps to check the use of drugs including LSD among students, some of whom are as young as 13.
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Media Exaggerated Horror Tale at Irish Orphanage
Revelations this month that nuns had buried nearly 800 infants and young children in unmarked graves at an Irish orphanage during the last century caused stark headlines and stirred strong emotions and calls for investigation. Since then, however, a more sober picture has emerged that exposes how many of those headlines were wrong.
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Spanking makes a child more aggressive
Spanking young children could lead to aggressive behaviour later on, even if the child's initial level of aggression is taken into account.
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Indian spices expose children to lead
Indian spices and powders can expose young children to toxic lead. The consumption of these spices elevates the risk of lead poisoning in children.
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Mobile phones linked to behaviour problems
Children whose mothers used cell phones during pregnancy and who are themselves cell phone users are more likely to have behaviour problems.
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Television harmful for preschoolers
Having the television on in the background while preschoolers play with their toys disrupts their efforts to sustain attention and may harm their development.
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Family therapy helpful in children with OCD
Children who suffer from obsessive-compulsive disorder may get better with the help of psychological therapy that involves their parents as well.
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Two flu shots needed to protect children
Kids given two doses of the influenza vaccine are less likely to contract flu, pneumonia and influenza-like illnesses, but one dose does not appear to help.
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Dog bites common in young children
Dog bites occur more often in very young children, so families should wait until their children are of school age before they introduce one into the household.
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Babywalkers delay infant development
Babywalkers should be discouraged since they are associated with delayed milestones and increase the risk of injuries in infants.
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Young Girls Sent Drug Dealers Pics, Texts, Hyderabad Schools Told To Act
At least 20 top schools and 16 colleges in Hyderabad have been asked by the government to take urgent steps to check the use of drugs including LSD among students, some of whom are as young as 13.
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Media Exaggerated Horror Tale at Irish Orphanage
Revelations this month that nuns had buried nearly 800 infants and young children in unmarked graves at an Irish orphanage during the last century caused stark headlines and stirred strong emotions and calls for investigation. Since then, however, a more sober picture has emerged that exposes how many of those headlines were wrong.
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Spanking makes a child more aggressive
Spanking young children could lead to aggressive behaviour later on, even if the child's initial level of aggression is taken into account.
-
Indian spices expose children to lead
Indian spices and powders can expose young children to toxic lead. The consumption of these spices elevates the risk of lead poisoning in children.
-
Mobile phones linked to behaviour problems
Children whose mothers used cell phones during pregnancy and who are themselves cell phone users are more likely to have behaviour problems.
-
Television harmful for preschoolers
Having the television on in the background while preschoolers play with their toys disrupts their efforts to sustain attention and may harm their development.
-
Family therapy helpful in children with OCD
Children who suffer from obsessive-compulsive disorder may get better with the help of psychological therapy that involves their parents as well.
-
Two flu shots needed to protect children
Kids given two doses of the influenza vaccine are less likely to contract flu, pneumonia and influenza-like illnesses, but one dose does not appear to help.
-
Dog bites common in young children
Dog bites occur more often in very young children, so families should wait until their children are of school age before they introduce one into the household.
-
Babywalkers delay infant development
Babywalkers should be discouraged since they are associated with delayed milestones and increase the risk of injuries in infants.
