Child Health
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Gene test hope for asthma children
Genetic testing could help identify children with asthma who will face a life-long problem, researchers reveal today. Read more
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UK to pilot gene combo babies
A revolutionary technique that could give children three genetic parents is set to be pioneered in the UK, it was announced today. Read more
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Breast-feeding boost for babies
Babies who are breast-fed do "better" in life than others, researchers reveal today. Read more
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Farm infection threat growing
A drive to stop outbreaks of infection linked to petting farm animals was launched yesterday. Read more
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Search for allergy causes in womb
Food allergies may be acquired before birth, a major conference has been told. Read more
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Antibiotic link to skin disease
Children treated with antibiotics early in life face a massively increased risk of developing the skin condition eczema, British researchers have reported. Read more
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Brain tumour diagnosis time falling
Doctors are now diagnosing brain tumours in children faster than ever before. Read more
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UK steps up measles battle
British doctors are set to administer more than 200,000 extra doses of the MMR vaccine as they battle to halt the spreading measles outbreak, it was revealed today. Read more
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How babies learn to show pain
Babies in the womb learn to screw up their faces – and by 36 weeks of pregnancy can give an expression of pain, researchers reveal today. Read more
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Starvation and obesity twin challenges for the poor
The world’s poorest countries are facing a dual health challenge of malnutrition and obesity among children, experts warned today. Read more