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Cut screen time in classrooms to avoid long-term health issues, clinicians urge13 Oct 2026 10:35A group of clinicians warns technology use in English schools is driving a rise in health problems like short-sightedness.
Childhood cancer symptoms can be easily missed - here's what to look out for12 Oct 2026 00:03Although rare, cancer is the leading cause of death from disease among children under 15 in the UK.
Autism, ADHD and mental health review: What you need to know09 Oct 2026 13:16It contains big lessons for the NHS, welfare, education and employment policies. What are the key takeaways?
From the workplace to pop culture - why how we view women's anger is changing09 Oct 2026 12:40Studies suggest women are getting angrier, but are they just more open about it?
ADHD and autism at risk of over-diagnosis, says government review09 Oct 2026 00:01The review, which focuses on younger people, warned there was a risk society was moving from an era of under-diagnosis to over-diagnosis.
Harry says he 'slipped into depression' after leaving UK08 Oct 2026 19:55The Duke of Sussex says he had an "adrenaline crash" while visiting Vancouver Island to "get some space".

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Last Updated 19 Jan 2026