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As the school year draws nearer, four in five parents agree on one thing

Just one-in-five parents were happy to let their children go back to school in the middle of the highly infectious Omicron outbreak.

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A majority of parents surveyed are worried about their children returning to school in late January.

US school offers girls shapewear to address ‘body image’ concerns

Parents received information about helping girls develop a healthy body image. The school’s solution? Shapewear.

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One Mississippi middle school is backing off its plan to offer shapewear to girls dealing with “body image” issues.

Prominent epidemiologist reveals brain tumor diagnosis

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Epidemiologist Mary-Louise McLaws has revealed her brain tumour diagnosis.

Father breaks down during poignant musical tribute for slain teacher Ashling Murphy

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Ashling Murphy was killed on the Grand Canal Walk in Tullamore, Central Ireland, at about 4pm on Wednesday, police said.

Results due early for NSW Year 12 students

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The minister says education staff worked tirelessly to deliver HSC results earlier than forecast.

The groundbreaking medical trial using light to treat Parkinson’s disease

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The new treatment for Parkinson’s Disease is about to be trialed after reports of astounding results with light therapy, and success of the initial research.