Child Health
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Autism risk link to early ear, nose, and throat issues
Young children with common ear, nose, and throat issues may be at increased risk of autism or demonstrable autism traits, according to new research published today. Read more
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Early vaping linked to smoking risk
E-cigarette use in early adolescents who also smoke tends to raise the risk of future smoking, according to a new analysis of the issue. Read more
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NHS to get national leukodystrophy service
The NHS in England is to have a national service for leukodystrophies following the development of new treatments, it was announced today. Read more
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Common cold boosts COVID-19 immunity in children
One of the coronaviruses that cause the common cold helps to boost children’s immunity against COVID-19, according to a new Swedish study. Read more
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New drive to improve safe baby sleeping
Health visitors should be responsible for discussing safe sleeping practices with vulnerable families with young babies, according to a new report. Read more
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New bone cancer drug unveiled
A new drug could treat the main types of primary bone cancer without toxic side effects, British researchers say. Read more
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Children’s development not affected by parents’ sexuality
Children’s development is not affected by their parents’ sexual orientation, according to new analysis reported today. Read more
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‘Rare’ for people to experience ‘classic triad’ of meningitis symptoms
Most adults and children with meningitis present with one of the three common symptoms but rarely all three, according to a Danish study. Read more
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Promising early gene therapy trial for ‘childhood dementia’
An investigational gene therapy for a syndrome that leads to a form of childhood dementia has shown promising early results in a proof-of-concept study, a conference will hear today. Read more
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Genetic test recommended to prevent new born babies going deaf
The NHS could adopt a genetic test for new-borns who develop neonatal bacterial infection to reduce the risk of loss of hearing, it has been announced. Read more