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Disorder risk higher for overdue babies
Norwegian health experts say babies who are born past their due date are at higher risk of cerebral palsy.

Norwegian health experts say babies who are born past their due date are at higher risk of cerebral palsy.

Walking could prevent cancer cases

The World Cancer Research Fund says thousands of cases of cancer could be avoided if people walked more.

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