Noma, a deadly, rapidly progressing, noncontagious infection that destroys the soft tissues and bones of the mouth and face, remains one of the world's most neglected diseases. With a mortality rate of 80% to 90% if left ...
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Cancer cases among adolescents and young adults in Canada are increasing, with nearly 10,000 cases last year alone. People between the ages of 15 and 39 have been referred to as cancer's "lost tribe" and "forgotten generation" ...
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How do social experiences during adolescence promote empathetic, helpful behavior? In a study appearing in eNeuro, Yi Zuo, from the University of California, Santa Cruz, and colleagues used mice to explore how social isolation ...
Jun 29, 2026
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A research team from National Taiwan University and the University of Oslo analyzed data on more than 1.3 million children across two countries, finding that an earlier European safety warning for valproate weakens to nonsignificance ...
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If you've been to a museum about the history of medicine or surgery, you've probably seen loads of preserved human remains that have been used as teaching aids or in scientific research.
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Children and older adults are consistently less likely to live near bike lanes, a new study that mapped cycling infrastructure in three Canadian cities over a decade found.
Jun 29, 2026
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Many have fireworks, cookouts and family get-togethers planned for the Fourth of July, but these activities can pose a burn risk for young children, experts warn.
Jun 29, 2026
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Many of us are now all too familiar with media headlines telling us how to sleep better.
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Every state, along with Washington, D.C., requires children to obtain certain vaccinations before they can attend school or childcare These mandates date back decades, and many public health experts consider them a foundational ...
Jun 29, 2026
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The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life because of its many proven benefits, including protection against infections and support for healthy long-term development. ...
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