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Tips to keep your child safe this Halloween

Halloween is an exciting time for children. But it is important to keep them safe when at bonfires and trick or treating. Read child safety tips from the HSE.

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Heartburn and hairy babies - an old wives' tale

Is it true that pregnant women who have heartburn during pregnancy will have babies with full heads of hair? Dr Fiona McGuire looks into this old wives' tale.

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Ten tips to make breastfeeding easier

Breastfeeding can be a wonderful experience but it can be challenging. Read these tips for help when breastfeeding doesn't come easily.

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