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Rapid weight gain in childhood linked to high blood pressure


Rapid weight gain in early childhood may be linked with increased blood pressure in adulthood, according to a new report.

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Ibuprofen/paracetamol combo beats kids' fever


Children's fevers can be kept at bay by a combination of ibuprofen and paracetamol, a UK study has shown.

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Exercise 'beats memory problems'


Adults with memory problems who exercise regularly may be at a lower risk of developing more severe forms of dementia, research has suggested.

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Concern as drug users turning to diazepam


A new survey has raised concerns over the rise in use of the tranquiliser diazepam by drug users.

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Hospital car parking fees abolished in Scotland


People parking their cars at NHS hospitals across Scotland will no longer be charged for doing so under new plans unveiled by the Holyrood government.

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Increased risk of bipolar disorder for children of older dads


Children of older fathers have an increased risk of bipolar disorder, a new report has claimed.

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Care costs 'up two-fifths'


The cost of care provided by local authorities has risen by 39 per cent over the last year, a survey said on Tuesday.

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Low birth-weight linked to psychiatric problems


New research claims that children of low birth-weight may have a higher risk of developing psychiatric problems later in life.

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"Landmark" advance hope for cancer treatment


Hopes over potential cancer treatments have been raised after scientists mapped an enzyme that plays a major role in tumour growth.

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Genetic link to common form of leukaemia discovered


A genetic susceptibility to the most common form of leukaemia has been discovered.

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