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The Mum Diaries

Spotlight on Mum: How my son’s diagnosis changed our lives

When her son was just 28 months old, Sarah’s life took an unexpected turn. Sarah defines motherhood as unconditional love, patience, and acceptance for your child. The first moments between…

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Qatar recalls three Similac baby formula products after contamination reports

The recall came shortly following several reports of deadly illnesses among babies overseas who used the products. Qatari authorities have removed infant formula milk products from all supermarket shelves in…

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‘My First Hookah’ is not real but there are plenty of dangerous children’s toys, experts warn

Child psychologists warn some toys available online could develop “harmful” habits in children, urging for further parental control. A fake ‘Hookah’ toy that went viral online prompted health experts to…

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Is the Covid-19 vaccine safe for kids below 11?

Health experts are encouraging parents to register their 5 to 11 year-old children for the Covid-19 vaccine. The US Food and Drug Administration approved on Friday the emergency use of…

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McDonalds goes McGreen? Fast food giant halts plastic ‘Happy Meal’ toys

McDonald’s announced a pro-environment initiative, encouraging recycling and eco-friendly alternatives to plastic. McDonald’s revealed on Tuesday plans to “drastically” reduce plastic use in its Happy Meal toys worldwide by 2025,…

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Qatar’s schools, psychologists warn of dangerous impact of ‘Squid Game’ on children

Some schools in Qatar sent circulars to parents warning against exposing children to harmful shows, including Netflix’s ‘Squid Game’ series. Schools and child psychologists across the country are calling for…

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How to deal with the most common skin diseases this summer

If you or your children experience any of these symptoms contact your dermatologist immediately, Dr. Salloum warns. During the sweltering summer season, people of different age groups are exposed to…

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Turkey issues PCR exemptions for under 6s from Qatar

The guidelines are not permanent and subject to change, authorities say. Young passengers travelling to Turkey from Qatar have been exempt from quarantining, the Gulf state’s embassy in Ankara confirmed…

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Most kids with inflammatory Covid-19 syndrome recover within 6 months: study

While the Covid-19 related condition could be ‘deadly’, diagnosed children are likely to recover after 6 months, according to a study. As Covid-19 infections among children increase worldwide, concerns over…

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