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Common pregnancy complications may slow development of infant in the womb, study finds

Common pregnancy complications may slow development of infant in the womb, study finds

by University of Southern CaliforniaCredit: CC0 Public DomainGestational diabetes and preeclampsia may be linked to slower biological development in infants, according to a new study led by USC.T

Common pregnancy complications may slow development of infant in the womb, study finds

by University of Southern CaliforniaCredit: CC0 Public DomainGestational diabetes and preeclampsia may be linked to slower biological development in infants, according to a new study led by USC.T
Another study finds bogus 'conversion therapy' harms LGBTQ teens

Another study finds bogus 'conversion therapy' harms LGBTQ teens

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThere are serious mental harms and high financial costs associated with so-called conversion therapy for LGBTQ people, researchers report.Conversion therapy attempts

Another study finds bogus 'conversion therapy' harms LGBTQ teens

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThere are serious mental harms and high financial costs associated with so-called conversion therapy for LGBTQ people, researchers report.Conversion therapy attempts
Novel newborn screening system uses rapid whole genome sequencing to screen and diagnose genetic diseases

Novel newborn screening system uses rapid whole genome sequencing to screen and diagnose genetic diseases

by Rady Children's Institute for Genomic MedicineBecause highly successful NBS has not kept pace with genome or therapeutic innovation, we adapted rWGS for comprehensive NBS. NBS-rWGS for 388 diso

Novel newborn screening system uses rapid whole genome sequencing to screen and diagnose genetic diseases

by Rady Children's Institute for Genomic MedicineBecause highly successful NBS has not kept pace with genome or therapeutic innovation, we adapted rWGS for comprehensive NBS. NBS-rWGS for 388 diso
A new study provides valuable information on DNA methylation and gene expression in children

A new study provides valuable information on DNA methylation and gene expression in children

by Barcelona Institute for Global HealthCredit: Alex Losada / Barcelona City CouncilA new study led by ISGlobal, an institution supported by "la Caixa" Foundation, identifies associatio

A new study provides valuable information on DNA methylation and gene expression in children

by Barcelona Institute for Global HealthCredit: Alex Losada / Barcelona City CouncilA new study led by ISGlobal, an institution supported by "la Caixa" Foundation, identifies associatio
Heart function rebounds for kids with COVID-linked MIS-C

Heart function rebounds for kids with COVID-linked MIS-C

by Dennis Thompson(HealthDay)—A rare and serious inflammatory condition called MIS-C can strike kids weeks after they've recovered from their COVID infection.But now there's good news for pare

Heart function rebounds for kids with COVID-linked MIS-C

by Dennis Thompson(HealthDay)—A rare and serious inflammatory condition called MIS-C can strike kids weeks after they've recovered from their COVID infection.But now there's good news for pare
The physics of the premature lung: Why mechanical ventilation can harm preterm lungs

The physics of the premature lung: Why mechanical ventilation can harm preterm lungs

by Susann Huster,Leipzig UniversityThe photo shows a premature infant on a ventilator who is also being treated in the neonatology department. Credit: Stefan Straube/UKL. University of Leipzig M

The physics of the premature lung: Why mechanical ventilation can harm preterm lungs

by Susann Huster,Leipzig UniversityThe photo shows a premature infant on a ventilator who is also being treated in the neonatology department. Credit: Stefan Straube/UKL. University of Leipzig M
Early transgender identity tends to endure, study suggests

Early transgender identity tends to endure, study suggests

by Lindsey TannerParents of transgender children and other supporters of transgender rights gather in the capitol outdoor rotunda to speak about transgender legislation being considered in the Texas H

Early transgender identity tends to endure, study suggests

by Lindsey TannerParents of transgender children and other supporters of transgender rights gather in the capitol outdoor rotunda to speak about transgender legislation being considered in the Texas H
New treatment prevents hypoglycemia in children with hyperinsulinism

New treatment prevents hypoglycemia in children with hyperinsulinism

by Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) have shown that a targeted treatment they developed is eff

New treatment prevents hypoglycemia in children with hyperinsulinism

by Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) have shown that a targeted treatment they developed is eff
Summer heat is especially dangerous for babies and toddlers. Here's how to protect them

Summer heat is especially dangerous for babies and toddlers. Here's how to protect them

by Kate Sequeira, Los Angeles TimesCredit: CC0 Public DomainAs extreme summer heat continues to grip the region, young children are at a greater risk for heat exhaustion and heat stroke.It's impor

Summer heat is especially dangerous for babies and toddlers. Here's how to protect them

by Kate Sequeira, Los Angeles TimesCredit: CC0 Public DomainAs extreme summer heat continues to grip the region, young children are at a greater risk for heat exhaustion and heat stroke.It's impor
Half of cases of childhood blindness in US didn't have to happen, new study claims

Half of cases of childhood blindness in US didn't have to happen, new study claims

More than half of sightless children in the United States did not have to lose their vision, according to a new study.The findings suggest the need to prioritize addressing preventablevision&nbs

Half of cases of childhood blindness in US didn't have to happen, new study claims

More than half of sightless children in the United States did not have to lose their vision, according to a new study.The findings suggest the need to prioritize addressing preventablevision&nbs
Young people gradually learn to reflect on mental states and ability peaks in young adulthood, new study finds

Young people gradually learn to reflect on mental states and ability peaks in young adulthood, new study finds

by Public Library of ScienceSocial understanding improves with age and continues well beyond age 18. Credit: LGEG Riga, CC-BY 4.0 (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)The capability to reflect o

Young people gradually learn to reflect on mental states and ability peaks in young adulthood, new study finds

by Public Library of ScienceSocial understanding improves with age and continues well beyond age 18. Credit: LGEG Riga, CC-BY 4.0 (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)The capability to reflect o
'Hard to get sober young': Inside one of the country's few recovery high schools

'Hard to get sober young': Inside one of the country's few recovery high schools

by Stephanie DanielCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainEvery weekday at 5280 High School in Denver starts the same way.Students inrecoveryfrom drug and alcohol addiction gather on the steps

'Hard to get sober young': Inside one of the country's few recovery high schools

by Stephanie DanielCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainEvery weekday at 5280 High School in Denver starts the same way.Students inrecoveryfrom drug and alcohol addiction gather on the steps