Children with traumatic experiences have a higher risk of obesity – but this can be turned around
New research shows kids with more positive experiences – from stable routines to enriching social activities – were ...
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Understanding common challenges in childhood cancer treatment
Lorna Rothery interviewed Dr John Glod about the main challenges in childhood cancer treatment and the advancements in care ...
‘Overwhelming evidence’ that common products are fuelling huge surge in childhood cancer cases, scientists warn
CHILDREN are suffering and dying from diseases linked to exposure to synthetic chemicals and plastics found in everyday ...
Children diagnosed with cancer may be more likely to die if they are obese, study finds
Cancer sadly affects hundreds of children and young people in Scotland every year, and weight has been found to play a ...
Falling Child Vaccinations
There are thousands more schools with vaccination rates below 90 percent than there were just five years ago, according to a ...
Childhood Vaccination Rates Were Falling Even Before the Rise of R.F.K. Jr.
The declines began with the pandemic, well before routine vaccines became part of the national political conversation.
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Janet Y. Jackson: I was born before most vaccines were available. I still feel the consequences.
Modern vaccines have been so successful that the parents and guardians of today have never witnessed the devastation that can result from contracting common childhood diseases like measles, mumps and ...
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Can Childhood Allergies Be Prevented? Here’s What You Should Know About Early Exposure
Early exposure to allergens like peanuts can reduce the risk of food allergies in children Here is a step-by-step guide for ...
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New study finds link between common chemical exposure in childhood and risk of chronic conditions: 'Urgent' call to action
While the health effects of BPA exposure are known to be detrimental … a new study revealed additional damage. This common ...
Research Finds Link Between This Childhood Virus and Alzheimer’s—Here’s What a Neurologist Wants You to Know
A new study found a link between cytomegalovirus (CMV) and Alzheimer's disease. Here's what a neurologist wants you to know, ...
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Searches for NHS advice on childhood illnesses surge in 2024
Online searches for NHS advice on common childhood illnesses surged in 2024, according to new figures compiled by NHS England. Five of the ten most visited health conditions on the NHS website last ...
Condition that makes children look like they’ve been slapped among top searched
Slapped cheek syndrome, which can see a rash develop on children’s cheeks, saw the biggest increase with pageviews rising by ...