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Childhood obesity: A leading health economist discusses latest research

Childhood obesity: A leading health economist discusses latest research

by Laura Singleton,Imperial College LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTo mark World Obesity Day 2022, Professor Franco Sassi of the Business School, reflects on a new report on childhood o

Childhood obesity: A leading health economist discusses latest research

by Laura Singleton,Imperial College LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTo mark World Obesity Day 2022, Professor Franco Sassi of the Business School, reflects on a new report on childhood o
An artificial muscle to study Duchenne muscular dystrophy

An artificial muscle to study Duchenne muscular dystrophy

by Institute for Bioengineering of CataloniaCredit: Institute for Bioengineering of CataloniaDuchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is the most common muscular dystrophy diagnosed in childhood, with approx

An artificial muscle to study Duchenne muscular dystrophy

by Institute for Bioengineering of CataloniaCredit: Institute for Bioengineering of CataloniaDuchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is the most common muscular dystrophy diagnosed in childhood, with approx
We need to pay attention to the experiences of children in Ukraine during the Russian invasion

We need to pay attention to the experiences of children in Ukraine during the Russian invasion

by Aparna Mishra Tarc,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAll war is always war on children. As a vulnerable population, children's lives are at the mercy of the adult communit

We need to pay attention to the experiences of children in Ukraine during the Russian invasion

by Aparna Mishra Tarc,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAll war is always war on children. As a vulnerable population, children's lives are at the mercy of the adult communit
Finding a treatment option for tear duct obstruction that works for children

Finding a treatment option for tear duct obstruction that works for children

by Albert McKeon,Children's Hospital BostonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCongenital tear duct obstruction (a blocked tear duct) is the most common cause of excessive tearing in infants an

Finding a treatment option for tear duct obstruction that works for children

by Albert McKeon,Children's Hospital BostonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCongenital tear duct obstruction (a blocked tear duct) is the most common cause of excessive tearing in infants an
A cut above—two devices are teamed to simplify, quicken and improve ear reconstruction

A cut above—two devices are teamed to simplify, quicken and improve ear reconstruction

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAccording to the National Birth Defects Prevention Network, one in every 8,000 to 10,000 births in the United States

A cut above—two devices are teamed to simplify, quicken and improve ear reconstruction

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAccording to the National Birth Defects Prevention Network, one in every 8,000 to 10,000 births in the United States
More health problems seen for latino children in states with systemic inequity

More health problems seen for latino children in states with systemic inequity

by Elana GotkineLatino children residing in states with higher levels of systemic inequity have increased likelihood of experiencing mental health or chronic physical health conditions, according to a

More health problems seen for latino children in states with systemic inequity

by Elana GotkineLatino children residing in states with higher levels of systemic inequity have increased likelihood of experiencing mental health or chronic physical health conditions, according to a
New study seeks hereditary causes of childhood cancer

New study seeks hereditary causes of childhood cancer

byKarolinska InstitutetOverview of study design and study cohort. Credit:The Lancet Regional Health—Europe(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.lanepe.2024.100881Follow-up and treatment of children

New study seeks hereditary causes of childhood cancer

byKarolinska InstitutetOverview of study design and study cohort. Credit:The Lancet Regional Health—Europe(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.lanepe.2024.100881Follow-up and treatment of children
In sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, young children dying at greater-than-expected rates

In sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, young children dying at greater-than-expected rates

by Michele W. Berger,University of PennsylvaniaClustering of categories of age patterns of under-5 mortality by region, from the first collected DHS in a given country (average year of collectio

In sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, young children dying at greater-than-expected rates

by Michele W. Berger,University of PennsylvaniaClustering of categories of age patterns of under-5 mortality by region, from the first collected DHS in a given country (average year of collectio
Chest Congestion in Toddlers

Chest Congestion in Toddlers

Chest Congestion in ToddlersByHeather JonesUpdated on November 01, 2023Medically reviewed byDaniel Combs, MDFact checked bySarah ScottChest congestion is a symptom

Chest Congestion in Toddlers

Chest Congestion in ToddlersByHeather JonesUpdated on November 01, 2023Medically reviewed byDaniel Combs, MDFact checked bySarah ScottChest congestion is a symptom
Diet and exercise for obese mothers could lower cardiovascular risk in children

Diet and exercise for obese mothers could lower cardiovascular risk in children

byKing's College LondonChild offspring cardiovascular health benefits of preconception and antenatal lifestyle interventions in women with obesity. The impact of maternal obesity on child ca

Diet and exercise for obese mothers could lower cardiovascular risk in children

byKing's College LondonChild offspring cardiovascular health benefits of preconception and antenatal lifestyle interventions in women with obesity. The impact of maternal obesity on child ca
Increasing access to breastfeeding services for incarcerated women

Increasing access to breastfeeding services for incarcerated women

by University of Pennsylvania School of NursingCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOf the more than 200,000 women in U.S. federal and state prisons and jails, it is estimated that up to 10% are preg

Increasing access to breastfeeding services for incarcerated women

by University of Pennsylvania School of NursingCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOf the more than 200,000 women in U.S. federal and state prisons and jails, it is estimated that up to 10% are preg