Common cold a 'major cause' of child cancer
Posted by webmaster on 12/12/05
The common cold could be a major cause of childhood cancer, a new study claims. The cold and other minor ailments, such as mild flu or a respiratory virus, may leave children more susceptible to cancers like leukaemia or brain tumours...

The common cold could be a major cause of childhood cancer, a new study claims. The cold and other minor ailments, such as mild flu or a respiratory virus, may leave children more susceptible to cancers like leukaemia or brain tumours. Researchers said their study showed that an infection during pregnancy or in early childhood could be a factor in triggering cancer.

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