Child Health
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UK and Slovakia record high maternal deaths
Mothers in Slovakia and the UK are up to four times more likely to die during pregnancy or soon after than mothers in Norway and Denmark, according to an analysis of eight European countries published today. Read more
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Women’s activity levels drop when having small children
Fewer than half of mothers with younger children manage to meet the recommended levels of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity, according to a new study. Read more
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Hearing loss risk from headphones and venues
Unsafe listening practices are widespread and may be contributing to hearing loss around the world, experts warn today. Read more
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Childhood adversity linked to cardiovascular disease
Adversity in childhood is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease in early adulthood, new Danish research published today shows. Read more
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Screening for spinal muscular atrophy ‘cost effective’
Newborn screening for spinal muscular atrophy is a cost effective use of NHS resources, according to new analysis. Read more
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Two thirds of global population likely to have COVID-19 antibodies
Two thirds of the global population are likely to have COVID-19 antibodies from vaccination or infection, according to a new World Health Organization study. Read more
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COVID mortality remains low in young people
People below 20 years of age have had a low mortality rate from COVID, according to a new study. Read more
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Rare diseases diagnosis doubles with personalised genome sequencing
Personalising whole genome sequencing could double the diagnostic rates of rare diseases, according to a new UK study. Read more
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Flu season under way already – and infants at risk
The flu season is under way early in the UK – with infants at high risk, the UK Health Security Agency has warned. Read more
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Warning of stroke increase among young adults
The UK may be experiencing a sharp increase in cases of stroke among young adults, linked to obesity and related problems, according to a major new study. Read more