Mother’s genetics may play an important role in influencing her child’s weight
A mother’s genetics may play a bigger role in determining whether a child becomes overweight than a father’s,…
Targeted microglia replacement shows promise against fatal neurodegenerative conditions
Tay-Sachs and Sandhoff diseases, genetic disorders affecting the brain, have no effective treatment and are typically fatal within…
Australian watchdog says YouTube, others ‘turning a blind eye’ to abuse material
SYDNEY – Australia’s internet watchdog has said the world’s biggest social media firms are still “turning a blind…
Hypoglossal nerve stimulator shows promise for treating sleep apnea in children with Down syndrome
Christopher Hartnick, MD, MS, director of the Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology at Mass Eye and Ear, is the…
Books on consent for kids leave gaps, WSU study finds | Spokane News
PULLMAN, Wash. – A recent study by Washington State University researchers reveals that while many children’s picture books…
Who and When to Test
SEATTLE — Molecular testing has been widely integrated into mainstream healthcare, and its use is increasing in dermatology.…
A genetic test may predict the risk of obesity in children
Obesity is a disease that affects more and more people. According to the World Obesity Federationin 2035 more…
Efficacy of methylprednisolone doses in severe Mycoplasma Pneumonia
Investigators compare the efficacy of low- versus high-dose methylprednisolone in preventing pulmonary lesions in children with severe Mycoplasma…
Black Death victims offer clues to childhood malnutrition and adult disease
The Black Death arrived on the shores of England in May 1348 and, in less than two years,…
Infant brain activity shows faster maturation after general anesthesia
New research published today in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) finds that prolonged and/or repeated exposure…
Single injection of gene therapy at birth may offer lasting protection against HIV
A new study in Nature shows that delivering a single injection of gene therapy at birth may offer years-long protection…
Trump Baby Accounts Could Create Generation of Millionaire Retirees
A new federal savings initiative could dramatically reshape the financial future of millions of American children. Signed into…