In a major leap for genetic diagnostics, scientists from the University of Melbourne and the Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI) have developed a groundbreaking rapid blood test that can ...

A rapid blood test to help diagnose life-threatening conditions in children – such as sepsis or meningitis – is being trialled in the NHS. The 15-minute blood test can fast-track diagnosis by telling ...

Paula Wethington is a digital producer at CBS Detroit. She previously held digital content roles at NEWSnet, Gannett/USA Today network and The Monroe News in Michigan. She is a graduate of the ...

“The nearly twofold increase in childhood high blood pressure over 20 years should raise alarm bells for health care ...

A pioneering study has launched in Leeds to screen children aged 1–6 for lead exposure using home-based finger‑prick blood ...

Rising childhood obesity and lifestyle shifts are causing early signs of insulin resistance in kids. Doctors now recommend a ...