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New Blood Test Identifies Disease Risks in Children

A new blood test that looks at lipids could help doctors identify children at risk for serious conditions like type 2 diabetes, heart disease and liver disease. Researchers at King's College London found that certain lipid molecules are linked to these health problems in children. This test could act as an early warning system for potential complications. The study used existing hospital machines to test blood plasma in babies, finding that certain lipid molecules, rather than cholesterol, are...