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A step closer to a treatment for fatal lung disease in babies

A step closer to a treatment for fatal lung disease in babies

by University of EdinburghAMPK-α1/α2 deletion precipitates premature death. a Exemplar image of asection of pulmonary arterial media excised by laser microdissection. b Exemplar gels for qu

A step closer to a treatment for fatal lung disease in babies

by University of EdinburghAMPK-α1/α2 deletion precipitates premature death. a Exemplar image of asection of pulmonary arterial media excised by laser microdissection. b Exemplar gels for qu
4.7 percent of students with disabilities experience homelessness

4.7 percent of students with disabilities experience homelessness

by Elana GotkineOverall, 4.7 percent of students with disabilities experience homelessness across seven states and Washington D.C., according to a study published online March 28 inPediatrics.Em

4.7 percent of students with disabilities experience homelessness

by Elana GotkineOverall, 4.7 percent of students with disabilities experience homelessness across seven states and Washington D.C., according to a study published online March 28 inPediatrics.Em
Study finds that one third of children with a kidney tumor have hereditary predisposition

Study finds that one third of children with a kidney tumor have hereditary predisposition

by Princess Máxima Center for Pediatric OncologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn cancer, there's a mistake in the hereditary material, the DNA, which causes uncontrollable growth of cells in t

Study finds that one third of children with a kidney tumor have hereditary predisposition

by Princess Máxima Center for Pediatric OncologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn cancer, there's a mistake in the hereditary material, the DNA, which causes uncontrollable growth of cells in t
Study supports genetic testing for people with cerebral palsy

Study supports genetic testing for people with cerebral palsy

by Geisinger Health SystemCredit: CC0 Public DomainA Geisinger meta-analysis of recent research on the genetics of cerebral palsy (CP) provides evidence that genetic testing should be offered as

Study supports genetic testing for people with cerebral palsy

by Geisinger Health SystemCredit: CC0 Public DomainA Geisinger meta-analysis of recent research on the genetics of cerebral palsy (CP) provides evidence that genetic testing should be offered as
Suicidal thoughts can help identify teens with a variety of treatable psychosocial problems

Suicidal thoughts can help identify teens with a variety of treatable psychosocial problems

by McKenzie Ridings Mainey,Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainTeens who have frequent suicidal thoughts are at risk for a variety of psychological and social problems

Suicidal thoughts can help identify teens with a variety of treatable psychosocial problems

by McKenzie Ridings Mainey,Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainTeens who have frequent suicidal thoughts are at risk for a variety of psychological and social problems
Statewide effort decreases racial inequities in Mississippi breastfeeding rates through public health program

Statewide effort decreases racial inequities in Mississippi breastfeeding rates through public health program

by Boston Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research from Boston Medical Center assesses the impact of a statewide effort to improve breastfeeding rates in Mississippi, using an evidence

Statewide effort decreases racial inequities in Mississippi breastfeeding rates through public health program

by Boston Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research from Boston Medical Center assesses the impact of a statewide effort to improve breastfeeding rates in Mississippi, using an evidence
Young sexual minority men and transgender women are at higher risk of transactional sex

Young sexual minority men and transgender women are at higher risk of transactional sex

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAbout a fifth of young sexual minority males and transgender females are estimated to be engaging in transactional,

Young sexual minority men and transgender women are at higher risk of transactional sex

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAbout a fifth of young sexual minority males and transgender females are estimated to be engaging in transactional,
Babies found to have greater imagination than previously known

Babies found to have greater imagination than previously known

by Central European UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn a new study published inPhilosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B, scientists from Vienna-based Central European Univer

Babies found to have greater imagination than previously known

by Central European UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn a new study published inPhilosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B, scientists from Vienna-based Central European Univer
Report details a decrease in teen pregnancy, birth and STI rates in Minnesota

Report details a decrease in teen pregnancy, birth and STI rates in Minnesota

by Kat Dodge,University of Minnesota Medical SchoolCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThis year's annual report from the University of Minnesota Medical School's Healthy Youth Development—

Report details a decrease in teen pregnancy, birth and STI rates in Minnesota

by Kat Dodge,University of Minnesota Medical SchoolCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThis year's annual report from the University of Minnesota Medical School's Healthy Youth Development—
Review finds deep disparities in childhood exposure to neurotoxins

Review finds deep disparities in childhood exposure to neurotoxins

by Allison Eatough,University of MarylandFrequencies of TENDR exemplar contaminants examined by the studies. Some studies are counted more than once if they examined multiple exemplar neurotoxic

Review finds deep disparities in childhood exposure to neurotoxins

by Allison Eatough,University of MarylandFrequencies of TENDR exemplar contaminants examined by the studies. Some studies are counted more than once if they examined multiple exemplar neurotoxic
Virtual/augmented reality play set eases kids' and parents' anxieties ahead of MRI scan

Virtual/augmented reality play set eases kids' and parents' anxieties ahead of MRI scan

by British Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainGiving children a virtual/augmented (mixed) reality play set to use ahead of an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scan seems to ease bot

Virtual/augmented reality play set eases kids' and parents' anxieties ahead of MRI scan

by British Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainGiving children a virtual/augmented (mixed) reality play set to use ahead of an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scan seems to ease bot
Longer family meals as a way to get your children to eat more fruits and vegetables

Longer family meals as a way to get your children to eat more fruits and vegetables

by Universität MannheimCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainChildren will eat more fruits and vegetables if families take more time to eat meals. This is the result of a new study of health psychologist

Longer family meals as a way to get your children to eat more fruits and vegetables

by Universität MannheimCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainChildren will eat more fruits and vegetables if families take more time to eat meals. This is the result of a new study of health psychologist