A Stanford-led phase 3 trial shows gene therapy skin grafts significantly heal chronic wounds in patients with severe epidermolysis bullosa, reducing pain and improving quality of life.
Around 20,000 children and young people with type 1 diabetes in England now benefit from life-changing 'artificial pancreas' technology, recommended by NICE.
There is a beacon of hope for patients with a rare genetic disorder called Werner Syndrome as researchers unveil a groundbreaking discovery: Nicotinamide riboside, a vitamin B3 derivative, reverses premature ageing.
Having a pet dog may lower the risk of eczema in children who are genetically prone to the condition, shedding light on how environmental factors may influence genetic risks.
The National Institute for Health and Care Research Great Ormond Street Hospital Biomedical Research Centre is developing a new virtual reality (VR) game to help children rehabilitate after brain tumour treatment.
Expectant mothers are set to receive safer maternity care as the NHS prepares to roll out a new programme aimed at preventing brain injuries in childbirth.
The Queensland Family and Child Commission worked with researchers from the University of Queensland on a study to understand the key risk factors that can lead to filicide.
New evidence shows female genital mutilation is increasingly being carried out by health workers, with one in four girls undergoing the procedure at their hands.
Research from the University of Liverpool indicates that administering antibiotics alongside antimicrobials could lower death rates from malaria and meningitis.
