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Microbial strains show individualized patterns of stability in the developing infant gut

Microbial strains show individualized patterns of stability in the developing infant gut

by Jeff Hansen,University of Alabama at BirminghamCredit: CC0 Public DomainSince 2017, University of Alabama at Birmingham researchers Casey Morrow, Ph.D., and Hyunmin Koo, Ph.D., have used powe

Microbial strains show individualized patterns of stability in the developing infant gut

by Jeff Hansen,University of Alabama at BirminghamCredit: CC0 Public DomainSince 2017, University of Alabama at Birmingham researchers Casey Morrow, Ph.D., and Hyunmin Koo, Ph.D., have used powe
STDs may be more common than thought among US high school kids

STDs may be more common than thought among US high school kids

by Steven ReinbergToo few sexually active teens are getting tested for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), according to a new report by U.S. health officials.In all, just 20% of sexually active high

STDs may be more common than thought among US high school kids

by Steven ReinbergToo few sexually active teens are getting tested for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), according to a new report by U.S. health officials.In all, just 20% of sexually active high
Three-fold rise in babies born at 22 weeks given respiratory life support in England and Wales after guidelines change

Three-fold rise in babies born at 22 weeks given respiratory life support in England and Wales after guidelines change

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe number of very premature babies (22 weeks) given respiratory life support (survival-focused care) and/or admitted to neonatal units in Engla

Three-fold rise in babies born at 22 weeks given respiratory life support in England and Wales after guidelines change

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe number of very premature babies (22 weeks) given respiratory life support (survival-focused care) and/or admitted to neonatal units in Engla
Childhood maltreatment predicts adult emotional difficulties

Childhood maltreatment predicts adult emotional difficulties

by John Tibbetts,Stanford UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHave you ever wanted to convey a feeling but just couldn't find the right words? Millions of people struggle with a perso

Childhood maltreatment predicts adult emotional difficulties

by John Tibbetts,Stanford UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHave you ever wanted to convey a feeling but just couldn't find the right words? Millions of people struggle with a perso
Study links social media, gaming addiction to emotions

Study links social media, gaming addiction to emotions

by Kathryn Kao,University of GeorgiaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSocial media scrolling and gaming can be addictive, but a new study out of the University of Georgia found these two behavio

Study links social media, gaming addiction to emotions

by Kathryn Kao,University of GeorgiaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSocial media scrolling and gaming can be addictive, but a new study out of the University of Georgia found these two behavio
Could my child have low iron? And what are my options if they do?

Could my child have low iron? And what are my options if they do?

by Yianna Zhang, Amanda Patterson and Ken Ng,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainAbout75%of infants aged 6 to 12 months and 25% of toddlers aged 1 to 2 years in Australia don&#3

Could my child have low iron? And what are my options if they do?

by Yianna Zhang, Amanda Patterson and Ken Ng,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainAbout75%of infants aged 6 to 12 months and 25% of toddlers aged 1 to 2 years in Australia don&#3
Only half of transgender people report supportive care from doctors

Only half of transgender people report supportive care from doctors

by Oxford University PressA new paper inFamily Practiceindicates that only around half of transgender people report supportive primary care experiences. Participants with more support

Only half of transgender people report supportive care from doctors

by Oxford University PressA new paper inFamily Practiceindicates that only around half of transgender people report supportive primary care experiences. Participants with more support
Children at risk of multiple sclerosis often go undetected in early stages, say researchers

Children at risk of multiple sclerosis often go undetected in early stages, say researchers

by Rutgers UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCriteria used by neurologists to assess for multiple sclerosis (MS) in adults may fail to identify the illness in children with imaging susp

Children at risk of multiple sclerosis often go undetected in early stages, say researchers

by Rutgers UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCriteria used by neurologists to assess for multiple sclerosis (MS) in adults may fail to identify the illness in children with imaging susp
Do say gay: Understanding the significance of inclusive sexuality discussions between parents and sons

Do say gay: Understanding the significance of inclusive sexuality discussions between parents and sons

by University of Pennsylvania School of NursingCredit: CC0 Public DomainData show that Generation Z youth are coming out at earlier ages than previous generations of sexual- and gender-diverse in

Do say gay: Understanding the significance of inclusive sexuality discussions between parents and sons

by University of Pennsylvania School of NursingCredit: CC0 Public DomainData show that Generation Z youth are coming out at earlier ages than previous generations of sexual- and gender-diverse in
Study suggests gene therapy could relieve post-hemorrhagic hydrocephalus

Study suggests gene therapy could relieve post-hemorrhagic hydrocephalus

by Nancy Fliesler,Children's Hospital BostonGraphical abstract. Credit:Neuron(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.neuron.2023.02.020Premature infants, especially very low birthweight babies, a

Study suggests gene therapy could relieve post-hemorrhagic hydrocephalus

by Nancy Fliesler,Children's Hospital BostonGraphical abstract. Credit:Neuron(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.neuron.2023.02.020Premature infants, especially very low birthweight babies, a
Incidence rates of diabetes continue to increase in children, young adults

Incidence rates of diabetes continue to increase in children, young adults

by Atrium Health Wake Forest BaptistLynne E. Wagenknecht, Dr.P.H., professor and director of public health sciences at Wake Forest University School of Medicine. Credit: Wake Forest University School

Incidence rates of diabetes continue to increase in children, young adults

by Atrium Health Wake Forest BaptistLynne E. Wagenknecht, Dr.P.H., professor and director of public health sciences at Wake Forest University School of Medicine. Credit: Wake Forest University School
Ask the Pediatrician: How to choose an insect repellent for your child

Ask the Pediatrician: How to choose an insect repellent for your child

by Dr. Sophie J. Balk, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWarmer weather means more chances for kids to go outside to play, hike and enjoy the fresh air with family and fr

Ask the Pediatrician: How to choose an insect repellent for your child

by Dr. Sophie J. Balk, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWarmer weather means more chances for kids to go outside to play, hike and enjoy the fresh air with family and fr