A look at some of the Health Report correspondence this week, including age restrictions for bone marrow donors, celebrating neurodiversity, and intermittent fasting.

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The latest health news, including a decades long study looking into the health effects of menopausal hormone therapy.

The health effects of hormone therapy for menopause

By measuring the rise and fall of antibodies in the blood, researchers have been able to predict the path ahead for some kids.

Predicting the children who'll outgrow allergies

Researchers have found a common trigger for VITT and a nearly identical disorder, providing new insights into vaccine development and autoimmune disease.

New insights into rare COVID vaccine complication

You've probably heard stories about how fructose is somehow much worse than other sugars, even that it’s toxic … but is it true?

The toxic fructose myth

During pregnancy many mums are aware of the risks of soft cheeses and kitty litter, but a more common infection that can cause disability is much less known: cytomegalovirus.

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