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Weight loss surgery effective regardless of age of teens

Weight loss surgery effective regardless of age of teens

Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is an effective approach to surgical weight loss in adolescents, according to a study published online April 11 inSurgical Endoscopy.Jun Tashiro, M.D., from

Weight loss surgery effective regardless of age of teens

Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is an effective approach to surgical weight loss in adolescents, according to a study published online April 11 inSurgical Endoscopy.Jun Tashiro, M.D., from
A better way to reduce child maltreatment

A better way to reduce child maltreatment

by Jeff Grabmeier,The Ohio State UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA first-of-its-kind national study has found that a special program adopted in many states to help some families at r

A better way to reduce child maltreatment

by Jeff Grabmeier,The Ohio State UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA first-of-its-kind national study has found that a special program adopted in many states to help some families at r
Study finds early RSV infection linked to significantly increased risk of asthma in children

Study finds early RSV infection linked to significantly increased risk of asthma in children

by Vanderbilt University Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSevere respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection has long been associated with the onset of childhood wheezing diseases,

Study finds early RSV infection linked to significantly increased risk of asthma in children

by Vanderbilt University Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSevere respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection has long been associated with the onset of childhood wheezing diseases,
When battling multiple infections, infants and toddlers at higher risk of severe outcomes, study suggests

When battling multiple infections, infants and toddlers at higher risk of severe outcomes, study suggests

by Spectrum HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWith COVID, flu and RSV creating what many are calling a tripledemic, new research is shedding light on the effect the different COVID-19 variants ha

When battling multiple infections, infants and toddlers at higher risk of severe outcomes, study suggests

by Spectrum HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWith COVID, flu and RSV creating what many are calling a tripledemic, new research is shedding light on the effect the different COVID-19 variants ha
Umbilical cord milking may improve health in non-vigorous term and near-term infants

Umbilical cord milking may improve health in non-vigorous term and near-term infants

by National Institutes of HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA treatment to move blood from the umbilical cord into an infant's body may improve the overall health of newborns classified

Umbilical cord milking may improve health in non-vigorous term and near-term infants

by National Institutes of HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA treatment to move blood from the umbilical cord into an infant's body may improve the overall health of newborns classified
Improving child development by monitoring noisy daycares

Improving child development by monitoring noisy daycares

by Acoustical Society of AmericaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDuring some of their most formative years, many children go to day care centers outside their homes. While there, they require a

Improving child development by monitoring noisy daycares

by Acoustical Society of AmericaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDuring some of their most formative years, many children go to day care centers outside their homes. While there, they require a
Plant-based food packages linked to reduced BMI in children

Plant-based food packages linked to reduced BMI in children

by Mass General BrighamCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study led by researchers from the Mass General Brigham healthcare system suggests that taking a "food is medicine" approach

Plant-based food packages linked to reduced BMI in children

by Mass General BrighamCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study led by researchers from the Mass General Brigham healthcare system suggests that taking a "food is medicine" approach
Evaluating the benefits of and barriers to pediatric obesity programs

Evaluating the benefits of and barriers to pediatric obesity programs

by Mallory Locklear,Yale UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainObesity now affects more than one in five children in the United States, and while there are effective, recommended intervent

Evaluating the benefits of and barriers to pediatric obesity programs

by Mallory Locklear,Yale UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainObesity now affects more than one in five children in the United States, and while there are effective, recommended intervent
COVID-19: Small study found no evidence of transmitting virus through breastfeeding

COVID-19: Small study found no evidence of transmitting virus through breastfeeding

by SpringerCredit: CC0 Public DomainThere is no evidence of recently infected mothers transmitting infectious SARS-CoV-2 through breastmilk to their baby, reports a study published in the journal

COVID-19: Small study found no evidence of transmitting virus through breastfeeding

by SpringerCredit: CC0 Public DomainThere is no evidence of recently infected mothers transmitting infectious SARS-CoV-2 through breastmilk to their baby, reports a study published in the journal
FDA approves first COVID treatment for use in kids

FDA approves first COVID treatment for use in kids

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday approved the antiviral remdesivir as the first COVID-19 treatment for young children.The drug had so far only been available to this age group under a

FDA approves first COVID treatment for use in kids

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday approved the antiviral remdesivir as the first COVID-19 treatment for young children.The drug had so far only been available to this age group under a
New national study finds adolescent vapers much likelier to use cannabis and binge drink

New national study finds adolescent vapers much likelier to use cannabis and binge drink

by Taylor & FrancisCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study of more than 50,000 US adolescents across the country indicates that vaping nicotine is strongly linked with an increased like

New national study finds adolescent vapers much likelier to use cannabis and binge drink

by Taylor & FrancisCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study of more than 50,000 US adolescents across the country indicates that vaping nicotine is strongly linked with an increased like
Overall symptoms after BNT162b2, other vaccines comparable in children under five

Overall symptoms after BNT162b2, other vaccines comparable in children under five

Among children younger than 5 years, guardian-reported symptoms after BNT162b2 administration were generally comparable to those for on-label non-severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-

Overall symptoms after BNT162b2, other vaccines comparable in children under five

Among children younger than 5 years, guardian-reported symptoms after BNT162b2 administration were generally comparable to those for on-label non-severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-