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HSE planning to introduce weight-loss surgery for children and teens

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HSE planning to introduce weight-loss surgery for children and teens

By Orlaith Condon

Over 85,000 children will die prematurely as a result of obesity

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Over 85,000 children will die prematurely as a result of obesity

By Orlaith Condon

Jamie Oliver wants to ban school bake sales (and for a good reason)

Health

Jamie Oliver wants to ban school bake sales (and for a good reason)

By Trine Jensen-Burke

Rate of childhood obesity has increased more than ten times in 40 years

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Rate of childhood obesity has increased more than ten times in 40 years

By Orlaith Condon

How regular bedtimes for young kids lessen the risk of obesity

Health

How regular bedtimes for young kids lessen the risk of obesity

By Alison Bough

Irish Children Gain More Weight If Their Parents See Them As ‘Overweight’

Parenting

Irish Children Gain More Weight If Their Parents See Them As ‘Overweight’

By Alison Bough

This Is Why You Should Never Feed Your Children When You Are Hungry

Parenting

This Is Why You Should Never Feed Your Children When You Are Hungry

By Trine Jensen-Burke

Children Heavily Influenced By Advertisements For Junk Food

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Children Heavily Influenced By Advertisements For Junk Food

By HerFamily

Only 20% of Children Get The Recommended 60 Minutes of Exercise Every Day

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Only 20% of Children Get The Recommended 60 Minutes of Exercise Every Day

By HerFamily

New Irish Summer Camps For Kids With Dyspraxia Will Improve Confidence (And Are Seriously Fun!)

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New Irish Summer Camps For Kids With Dyspraxia Will Improve Confidence (And Are Seriously Fun!)

By Lorraine Lynch