Child Health
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Allergy tongue treatment backed
Under-the-tongue allergy treatments are effective and should be used more widely, say experts. Read more
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Allergy hope for folic acid
Folic acid, or vitamin B9, could be an effective treatment for allergy symptoms, researchers reported today. Read more
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Mother stress risk to baby
Women with tough physical work demands face an increased risk of having small babies and premature birth, researchers warned today. Read more
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Hope for last meningitis vaccine
A vaccine against the last remaining major cause of bacterial meningitis is “a very real prospect”, British health officials have said. Read more
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World focus on bleeding disorders
Haemophilia experts have called for comprehensive care for patients around the world. Read more
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Stem cell ‘cure’ for type 1 diabetes
Stem cell transplantation may allow people with type 1 diabetes to become insulin free, new research shows. Read more
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Global plans to boost mother-baby health
British experts are hoping to boost care of new mothers and their babies in five troubled countries with the aid of a new grant. Read more
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Fish and vegetable oils ‘unlikely’ to prevent allergy
Experts have found disappointing results for the prevention of allergies with fatty acid supplements. Read more
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Effects of breastfeeding examined in new study
A major new study is under way in Britain to investigate the true effects of breastfeeding. Read more
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World autism plea
Global experts called for more resources for children’s mental health issues to mark World Autism Day yesterday. Read more