Premature birth linked to worse mental health

Bipolar disorder, depression and psychosis were all more likely, the study in The Archives of General Psychiatry suggested. Being born prematurely is linked to an increased risk of a range of mental health problems much later in life, according to researchers. The overall risk remained very low, but was higher in premature babies. Experts cautioned there have since been significant advances in caring for premature babies. ...

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Euro 2012: Danny Welbeck targets start for England after first goal

Danny Welbeck has targeted a starting place in the Euro 2012 opener against France after scoring his first goal for England in the 1-0 win over Belgium. With Wayne Rooney suspended for the first two games, he put himself in a strong position with a delightful goal. Welbeck, 21, faces competition from Andy Carroll and Jermain Defoe. "I'm just really...

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Roy Hodgson: racism at Euro 2012 must be tackled by officials

England manager Roy Hodgson says he will leave it to Uefa and referees to take action if any of his players are racially abused at Euro 2012. England's Euro 2012 squad were addressed by Holocaust survivors Zigi Shipper and Ben Helfgott MBE at their Hertfordshire headquarters on Thursday. Hodgson said: "My stance is simple. It's a matter for referees and Uefa. "You're talking about something that is abhorrent to anybody,...

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Netherlands 6-0 Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland conceded six goals for the first time in 51 years as their inexperienced side slumped to a heavy defeat against the Netherlands. An unmarked Robin van Persie headed the Dutch opener in the 11th minute. Wesley Sneijder curled in a free-kick before van Persie's penalty made it 3-0 after a Shane Ferguson handball. Ibrahim Afellay shot in a...

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