Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Q&A: What to know about vaping risks for young people

While vaping has been touted by manufacturers as a safer smoking alternative, the public health community is careful to point out the risks. Since the introduction of e-cigarettes to the U.S. in 2007, vaping has taken hold ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Sex and age shape Batten disease progression, brainwave study finds

Batten disease is a rare inherited condition that affects brain development and function. CLN3 disease is the most common type of this disease. The symptoms are life-changing. They usually begin between the ages of four and ...

Genetics

Marker that predicts cell death in kidneys identified

When the kidneys are damaged—after surgery, cardiac arrest, or as a side effect of certain medications—doctors often face one crucial question: Will the kidneys recover, or is the damage permanent?

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