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Children 'smacked too hard'
Scientists have come up with evidence to suggest parents may smack their children much harder than they intend to. They say this is because everyone - from infants to professional boxers - may underestimate the power of their physical actions.
BBC Health News 10/07/03
Health warning: screening can seriously damage patients
Breast cancer checks at centre of fresh controversy as concerns grow that hi-tech clinics may harm those seeking to pre-empt illness.
The Independent 11/07/03
New bill will make teenage kisses illegal
A bill due before parliament next week will make it a criminal offence for two 15-year-olds to kiss in public, the Home Office said last night.
The Guardian 10/07/03
Peanut allergies 'may not last'
Children may grow out of allergies to peanuts, researchers say. And the team which carried out the study suggests occasionally eating peanuts may help children maintain their tolerance of the nut, to prevent a recurrence of the allergy.
BBC Health News 10/07/03
Poverty and crime make it tough up north - but more birds are singing
Life is tougher in the north with more children in poverty, less work, and worse crime, but there is less traffic and more birds, according to the government's English quality of life index.
The Guardian 11/07/03
Row over smoke-free hospitals
A row has ignited over whether smokers should be allowed to light up in and around NHS hospitals. A letter in this week's British Medical Journal (BMJ) suggests that banning smoking completely in hospitals is unethical.
BBC Health News 10/07/03
Sex lessons for five-year-olds 'should be compulsory'
Compulsory sex education for five-year-olds will be demanded today by government advisers on teenage pregnancy, as an essential step towards halving the under-18 concep tion rate by 2010.
The Guardian 11/07/03
The Independent 11/07/03
Women denied truth on breast cancer testing
Women must be told the full truth about breast screening, which may in some cases expose them to surgery and radiotherapy more damaging than the early cancerous tissue it detects, argues a controversial paper in the British Medical Journal today.
The Guardian 11/07/03
Cheshire & Merseyside News
Crisis over mumps jabs
THOUSANDS of children on Merseyside are at risk of contracting mumps due to a shortage of vaccine.
The Liverpool Echo 11/07/03
Parents weigh up the risks
CONAILL Corner is one of the thousands of children waiting for a new batch of single mumps vaccine.
Liverpool Echo 11/07/03
Greater Manchester News
Baby’s brain removed and destroyed while parents kept in dark
HOPE Hospital has been heavily criticised by the Health Service Ombudsman for clinical and ethical failings surrounding the death of a baby whose brain was retained and destroyed without consent.
Salford Advertiser 11/07/03
Bungee stunt for hospital
A STONECLOUGH shop owner will be among dozens of daredevils doing a reverse bungee jump at the Reebok Stadium this Saturday.
Bolton Evening News 10/07/03
Heart transplant girl's tribute to brave Amy
A GIRL who had a successful heart transplant has told nine-year-old Amy Morris: "I hope you get your new heart soon."
Bolton Evening News 10/07/03
Hospital rubbish rules broken, claim strikers
BOSSES at the Royal Bolton Hospital have launched an investigation after staff were caught on camera appearing to violate health regulations during recent strike action.
Bolton Evening News 09/07/03
New-born baby 'cut by ID band'
A HOSPITAL has changed the design of baby identity bracelets following claims a youngster was injured by one.
Manchester Evening News 11/07/03
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