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A lot of people have spent a very long time wondering what causes cancer – and scientists still can’t say for certain why an individual person might have it. Marina del Castell/Flickr

Curious Kids: Why do people get cancer?

I have worked on this problem for many years, and to be honest it still blows my mind to really think about just how complex it is.
Impetigo happens when itching causes the skin to break and let in disease-causing bacteria. from


While school sores – or impetigo – is a treatable condition, if left untreated it can lead to much more serious illness such as kidney and heart disease.

How to avoid a Halloween sugar disaster


My child has glue ear – what do I do?


What it means when kids walk on their toes


Is hip dysplasia in my newborn something to worry about?


A snapshot of children’s health in Australia


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