NHS plans to DNA test all babies to assess disease risk

The NHS plans to DNA test all babies born in England to assess their risk of various diseases in the next decade, as part of a government initiative to predict and prevent illnesses. This initiative includes investing £650 million in DNA research for all patients by 2030. Health Secretary Wes Streeting highlighted the importance of gene technology in staying ahead of diseases, rather than reacting to them, with the aim of improving healthcare outcomes. A study analyzing the genetic code of up to 100,000 babies was announced previously, contributing to these efforts.