Weight loss drugs like Ozempic work well for kids and teens, study finds. But should kids take them?
ADVERTISEMENT Weight loss drugs are effective for children and teenagers, according to new research that comes as their…
After suicides, calls for stricter rules on how chatbots interact with children and teens
A growing number of young people have found themselves a new friend. One that isn’t a classmate, a…
Summer reading campaign supports 1,500 children
The National Literacy Trust has encouraged 1,500 children to read across a city with low literacy rates. Through…
UC researcher wins $300,000 grant to investigate the underlying causes of eosinophilic esophagitis
Patients with eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) often describe the condition as painful, disruptive and frightening. The rare chronic disease…
New method reveals how mitochondrial DNA mutations influence cancer growth
Mitochondria act as energy factories in cells and have their own, separate DNA. Mutations to mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA)…
COVID-19 may reduce behavioral problems in toddlers
Despite fears that pandemic stress would harm child development, new research shows toddlers actually displayed fewer emotional and…
Taylor concludes acclaimed series with ‘Will Rogers and His Great Inspiration’
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CLAREMORE – On Will Rogers’ birthday (Nov. 4), Yorkshire Publishing plans to release the book “Will Rogers and His…
Rapid neuronal evolution linked to high prevalence of autism in humans
A new paper in Molecular Biology and Evolution, published by Oxford University Press, finds that the relatively high…
Charlie Sheen’s new book reconstructs his meltdown era
He immediately understood the stakes: Either he had to swear off this euphoria or go all-in and let…
Fatty acids circulating in the blood predict bone mineral density from childhood to adolescence
A recent study by the University of Eastern Finland is the first to report that the fatty acid…
Core sugars in breast milk fuel gut and brain health beyond 12 months
A comprehensive review reveals that six core breast milk sugars persist well beyond infancy, providing ongoing benefits for…
Meta reportedly suppressed research about how dangerous its VR headsets are for kids
Meta allegedly suppressed research that suggested kids were exposed to certain dangers when using its VR headsets, according…