A daily 20-milligram dose of zinc reduced infections by nearly 40% among Ugandan children younger than 5 with sickle cell anemia, according to new research led by scientists at the Indiana University School of Medicine and ...
Aug 21, 2026
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An Australian research collaboration has identified several existing TGA-approved medicines that could help slow brain damage in children with a rare form of dementia—offering hope for faster treatment options.
Aug 20, 2026
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Research using human brain organoids onboard the International Space Station helped lead to a clinical trial of a potential therapy for Rett syndrome, a debilitating neurological disorder in children. Scientists are now expanding ...
Aug 19, 2026
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Every RNA virus—from stomach bugs and influenza to measles and the common cold—has its own story to tell, with a unique combination of symptoms, transmission rates, duration and chemical blueprint.
Aug 19, 2026
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Melbourne researchers have made a gene therapy breakthrough that could restore heart function in children with genetic heart disease, sparing them the need for transplants.
Aug 19, 2026
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Pockets of low vaccination rates in some schools help explain why measles outbreaks have been climbing in the U.S., even when county-level vaccination numbers—the data policymakers consult—appear high enough to provide community ...
Aug 18, 2026
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Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) affects every individual differently. Scientists have identified more than a thousand genes associated with ASD, yet no single gene accounts for most cases. This has left researchers with a ...
Aug 18, 2026
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Research has already shown that the more time children spend playing with screens indoors instead of outdoors, the more likely they are to develop myopia. In fact, some experts predict that nearly 5 billion people (or 50% ...
Aug 18, 2026
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Few parents or teachers are likely to suggest that teenagers could benefit from playing more video games. But a new study suggests that a growing class of educational games may be a highly effective tool for treating and ...
Aug 17, 2026
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Before babies learn to speak, they're having actual conversations with their parents, whether the parents realize it or not. A coo. A babble. A squeal. Inevitably, an adult will make noises back or respond with baby talk: ...
Aug 14, 2026
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