Child Health
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Foetal polycystic ovary risks explored
Smoking and obesity during pregnancy may be linked to future polycystic ovary syndrome in daughters, researchers report today. Read more
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E-cigarettes questioned on No Tobacco Day
E-cigarette flavourings and misleading adverts should be banned to protect the health of young people, a group of leading international doctors says today. Read more
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DNA clue to child brain tumour success
DNA testing might help identify children with brain tumours that will respond to adult medications, British researchers have reported. Read more
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How vaccination shortfalls triggered measles outbreaks
Measles outbreaks across Europe are mostly affecting people who have not been vaccinated, according to a new analysis. Read more
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New growth hormone deficiency test
Researchers in Manchester are hoping to develop an improved test for growth hormone deficiency in children using machine learning and DNA analysis. Read more
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Muscle mutation linked to SIDS
A rare genetic mutation affecting the muscles controlling the lungs may be responsible for some cases of sudden infant death syndrome, researchers report today. Read more
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Childhood arthritis study launched
British researchers have announced a major research project aimed at finding biomarkers that could help indicate the best treatment approach for children with arthritis. Read more
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Child obesity trends show need for action
Child obesity is now as much a poverty related problem in the UK as under-nutrition, researchers say today. Read more
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Child health stalling in the UK
Key health outcomes for babies and young children in the UK are failing to improve, paediatricians warn today. Read more
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Warning on metformin in pregnancy
Pregnant women taking the drug metformin may be increasing a baby’s chance of becoming overweight at age four, according to a Norwegian study. Read more