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Those who get diabetes at a young age also develop complications much earlier, Elizabeth Tracey reports
Parents of children who are not eligible for Covid vaccines are struggling, Elizabeth Tracey reports
With the relaxation of COVID restrictions some common childhood viruses are making an unseasonal comeback, Elizabeth Tracey reports
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Respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, is a viral infection typically experienced early in life, and for most, isn’t a problem. Now more children seem to be experiencing RSV out of season, sometimes along with COVID infection. Helen Hughes, a pediatrician …
Alcohol and Cancer Risk
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If you’re worried about your cancer risk you might want to consider your alcohol consumption, Elizabeth Tracey reports Alcohol consumption is associated with a greater risk for cancer, a new global analysis concludes, with some cancers very strongly associated with …
A Blood Test for Cancer
Gut Bugs and Cancer Treatment
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Can your gut bacteria impact on how you respond to cancer treatment? Elizabeth Tracey reports For people with advanced melanoma who were being treated with a class of targeted therapies known as checkpoint inhibitors, response to therapy was associated with …