BQ.1 and BQ.1.1 are now the dominant COVID variants. What does that mean? The virus that causes COVID-19 is bringing more variants our way, requiring a few changes to the fight against it. Nov 21, 2022 0 79
Liver cancer: How liver cells go astray The causes of liver cancer are manifold. In addition to metabolic disorders such as those associated with obesity, the main causes in the western world are infections with hepatitis C virus and high alcohol consumption. Although ... Nov 21, 2022 0 36
Ask the Pediatrician: What changes can families make to mitigate the effects of climate change? Q: The news about climate change is overwhelming. Are there steps average people can take that actually make a difference? Nov 21, 2022 0 13
Era of hope for patients with lung cancer November is Lung Cancer Awareness month. Lung cancer is the most common cancer worldwide, with more than 2.1 million cases, according to the American Lung Association. Nov 21, 2022 0 2
The player-coaches of addiction recovery work without boundaries Sarah Wright stops by her peer support specialist's hotel room-turned-office in this Denver suburb several times a day. Nov 21, 2022 0 2
New studies enrich knowledge of genetic factors that naturally protect people against COVID-19 Two recent papers by Brazilian researchers have contributed to the scientific understanding of the genetic factors that protect people against infection by SARS-CoV-2 or prevent progression to severe COVID-19. One reports ... Nov 21, 2022 0 49
Food allergies & Thanksgiving dinner can mix, just follow these tips When loved ones come together for your Thanksgiving feast, keep in mind your those who have food allergies. Nov 21, 2022 0 2
Guidance provided for identifying, managing cerebral palsy in primary care In a clinical report issued by the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine, published online Nov. 21 in Pediatrics, recommendations are presented for identifying ... Nov 21, 2022 0 6
Disparities seen in treatment of middle ear infections in US children Children from socially disadvantaged backgrounds are less likely to receive treatment for otitis media and more likely to experience complications from undertreatment, according to a study published online Nov. 10 in JAMA ... Nov 21, 2022 0 3
Study explores weight terminology that youth prefer, dislike Many youth have a preference and dislike for terms of weight terminology, with differences seen across sex, sexual orientation, race/ethnicity, and weight status, according to a study published online Nov. 21 in Pediatrics. Nov 21, 2022 0 0
