Exposure to beneficial microorganisms is not affected by targeted hygiene or cleaning
The theory that modern society is too clean, leading to defective immune systems in children, should be swept under the …
Is mild COVID-19 in children due to stronger antiviral innate immunity in the upper airway?
Younger patients, including adolescents, are less likely to suffer severe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) symptoms. This is the case even …
Researchers launch a new smell training device for rehabilitation after Covid-19
Smell training used to be mainly a thing for wine enthusiasts, gourmets, and perfumers. But Covid-19 changed all that, and …
Researchers launch a new smell training device for rehabilitation after Covid-19
Smell training used to be mainly a thing for wine enthusiasts, gourmets, and perfumers. But Covid-19 changed all that, and …
‘Treat Youth With Gender Dysphoria as Individuals’
Young people with gender dysphoria should be considered as individuals rather than fall into an age-defined bracket when assessing their …
Sleep apnea in children linked to increased risk of high blood pressure in teens
Children with obstructive sleep apnea are nearly three times more likely to develop high blood pressure when they become teenagers …
Novel interactions between proteins plays a critical role in the brain injury recovery process
Patients with brain injury (caused by stroke or trauma) primarily rely on rehabilitation therapy for recovery, as there are no …
Achieving Equality for Women's Health and Beyond
Thought LeadersDame Claire BertschingerDirector of Professional Diploma in Tropical NursingLondon School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine In recognition of the …
Lockdowns may affect children’s fitness
Research has found that strict lockdowns to reduce the spread of COVID-19 might be responsible for delaying normal cardiorespiratory development …
Why Children Are Contracting COVID-19 In Shockingly High Numbers
When it comes to data on coronavirus cases by age, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), children make …
Researchers investigate the emergence of gender differences in jealousy responses
Adult heterosexual women and men are often jealous about completely different threats to their relationship. These differences seem to establish …
You don’t have to suffer to benefit from Covid vaccination — but some prefer it
If you think vaccination is an ordeal now, consider the 18th-century version. After having pus from a smallpox boil scratched …
Israel study suggests elementary school reopenings are low-risk for COVID-19 transmission
Ever since coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) first emerged with devastating ferocity, the emphasis has been on interrupting its spread until …
Disruptions to essential health services due to COVID-19 pandemic persist in 90% of countries
The second round of a World Health Organization "pulse survey" reveals that over one year into the COVID-19 pandemic, substantial …
Sex-Selective Abortion Continues to Widen India’s Gender Divide
(Reuters Health) – A cultural preference for sons has led to an increasing number of sex-selected abortions throughout India – …
Researchers evaluate the ability of visio-vestibular examination to enhance concussion diagnosis
Early and accurate diagnosis leads to optimal recovery from concussion. Over the past year across a series of studies, the …
COVID-Related Syndrome Tied to Neurologic Symptoms in Kids
Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. About half of children with pediatric …
Survey Shines Light on Pediatric Dermatologists’ Earnings
Pediatric dermatologists earned a mean of about $351,000 in 2019, but what else is known about the member physicians who …