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Same-day test helps doctors detect hidden infections in critically ill children16 Oct 2026 01:34Metagenomics offers a new way of detecting infections in intensive care patients.
Trans people should use hospital spaces according to biological sex, NHS England says15 Oct 2026 17:07New guidance says trans patients should be cared for on single-sex hospital wards or bays that align with their biological sex.
I'm 12 and I want to try protein powder - should I?15 Oct 2026 01:00We asked experts how safe it is for children and teenagers to take protein supplements.
Cut screen time in classrooms to avoid long-term health issues, clinicians urge13 Oct 2026 10:35A group of clinicians warns technology use in English schools is driving a rise in health problems like short-sightedness.
I lost my hair to chemo - now my wigs are worn by A-list stars13 Oct 2026 01:14Antonia Okonma Shittu's wig business was launched after a shock diagnosis, and she now wants to help other women feel their best.
Childhood cancer symptoms can be easily missed - here's what to look out for12 Oct 2026 00:03Although rare, cancer is the leading cause of death from disease among children under 15 in the UK.

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