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Researchers identify a promising drug for treating serious COVID-19 complication in children

Researchers identify a promising drug for treating serious COVID-19 complication in children

by McKenzie Ridings Mainey,Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainScientists at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) have ident

Researchers identify a promising drug for treating serious COVID-19 complication in children

by McKenzie Ridings Mainey,Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainScientists at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) have ident
One single genetic test for all children with cancer improves diagnosis and treatment

One single genetic test for all children with cancer improves diagnosis and treatment

by Princess Máxima Center for Pediatric OncologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAnalysis of the entire tumor RNA picks up more clinically relevant genetic changes in children with cancer than traditi

One single genetic test for all children with cancer improves diagnosis and treatment

by Princess Máxima Center for Pediatric OncologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAnalysis of the entire tumor RNA picks up more clinically relevant genetic changes in children with cancer than traditi
The brains of children with autism may not always 'see' body language

The brains of children with autism may not always 'see' body language

by Kelsie Smith Hayduk,University of Rochester Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNoticing and understanding what it means when a person leans into a conversation or takes a step ba

The brains of children with autism may not always 'see' body language

by Kelsie Smith Hayduk,University of Rochester Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNoticing and understanding what it means when a person leans into a conversation or takes a step ba
Roundworm associated with lower lung-function and asthma in younger males

Roundworm associated with lower lung-function and asthma in younger males

by University of BergenRoundworms found in a human body. Credit: Nils Oskar JõgiBy looking at the exposure to the parasitic roundworm Ascaris lumbricoides/suum in Nothern Europe (Norway, Denmark

Roundworm associated with lower lung-function and asthma in younger males

by University of BergenRoundworms found in a human body. Credit: Nils Oskar JõgiBy looking at the exposure to the parasitic roundworm Ascaris lumbricoides/suum in Nothern Europe (Norway, Denmark
Only 9% of teens meet physical activity guidelines during the pandemic, down from 16% pre-pandemic

Only 9% of teens meet physical activity guidelines during the pandemic, down from 16% pre-pandemic

by University of TorontoCredit: CC0 Public DomainThis New Year's Day, parents might want to resolve to get more exercise—and bring their teenage children along. A new national study finds tha

Only 9% of teens meet physical activity guidelines during the pandemic, down from 16% pre-pandemic

by University of TorontoCredit: CC0 Public DomainThis New Year's Day, parents might want to resolve to get more exercise—and bring their teenage children along. A new national study finds tha
Ask the Pediatrician: What should new parents know about safe sleep?

Ask the Pediatrician: What should new parents know about safe sleep?

by Dr. Rachel Y. Moon, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainQ: I'm concerned about SIDS. What can I do to keep my baby as safe as possible while she's sleeping?A: Ev

Ask the Pediatrician: What should new parents know about safe sleep?

by Dr. Rachel Y. Moon, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainQ: I'm concerned about SIDS. What can I do to keep my baby as safe as possible while she's sleeping?A: Ev
Child victims of sexual violence aren't heard or understood, finds Nigerian study

Child victims of sexual violence aren't heard or understood, finds Nigerian study

by Steven Kator Iorfa, James Edem Effiong and Tanya Johri,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainViolence against children is a global problem. A2020 Global Status Reportre

Child victims of sexual violence aren't heard or understood, finds Nigerian study

by Steven Kator Iorfa, James Edem Effiong and Tanya Johri,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainViolence against children is a global problem. A2020 Global Status Reportre
Age and experience can help young kids learn to identify dog aggression

Age and experience can help young kids learn to identify dog aggression

by Public Library of ScienceThe findings suggest that people’s ability to recognize dog emotions, especially aggression, may improve with age, which could arise from both more experience with dog

Age and experience can help young kids learn to identify dog aggression

by Public Library of ScienceThe findings suggest that people’s ability to recognize dog emotions, especially aggression, may improve with age, which could arise from both more experience with dog
Ask the Pediatrician: What exactly is Tourette syndrome?

Ask the Pediatrician: What exactly is Tourette syndrome?

by Dr. Alcy R. Torres, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainQ: I've been told my son may have Tourette syndrome. What exactly is this and how worried should I be?A: Tour

Ask the Pediatrician: What exactly is Tourette syndrome?

by Dr. Alcy R. Torres, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainQ: I've been told my son may have Tourette syndrome. What exactly is this and how worried should I be?A: Tour
Expert discusses babies, toddlers & the COVID shot

Expert discusses babies, toddlers & the COVID shot

After a very long wait, babies, toddlers and preschoolers can now get COVID-19 shots.Manyparentsmay feel relief, but some may also have questions. Dr. Jessica Ericson, a pediatric infectio

Expert discusses babies, toddlers & the COVID shot

After a very long wait, babies, toddlers and preschoolers can now get COVID-19 shots.Manyparentsmay feel relief, but some may also have questions. Dr. Jessica Ericson, a pediatric infectio
My teen's vaping. What should I say? Three expert tips on how to approach 'the talk'

My teen's vaping. What should I say? Three expert tips on how to approach 'the talk'

by Joshua Trigg and Billie Bonevski,The ConversationCredit: Olena Bohovyk/PexelsYou've dropped your daughter off at her friend's house and while cleaning the car, you find what looks lik

My teen's vaping. What should I say? Three expert tips on how to approach 'the talk'

by Joshua Trigg and Billie Bonevski,The ConversationCredit: Olena Bohovyk/PexelsYou've dropped your daughter off at her friend's house and while cleaning the car, you find what looks lik
Social media addiction can disrupt the sleep, moods and social activities of teens and young adults

Social media addiction can disrupt the sleep, moods and social activities of teens and young adults

by Linda Pagani, Amélie Gilker Beauchamp, Beatrice Necsa, Benoit Gauthier, Kianoush Harandian and Laurie-Anne Kosak,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageIt took a half century for the first

Social media addiction can disrupt the sleep, moods and social activities of teens and young adults

by Linda Pagani, Amélie Gilker Beauchamp, Beatrice Necsa, Benoit Gauthier, Kianoush Harandian and Laurie-Anne Kosak,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageIt took a half century for the first