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Opinion
The Lifesaving Legacy of Vaccines

Perri Klass, MD, on vaccine milestones, evolving risks, and how public health protects kids

Dec 20, 2024
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FDA Approves Mesenchymal Stromal Cell Therapy for Refractory Acute GVHD in Kids

Response rate of 70% at day 28 with remestemcel-L

Dec 19, 2024
FDA APPROVED remestemcel-L (Ryoncil) over a photo of a bag of stem cells in a purple rubber-gloved hand.
Opinion
What Comes After Cancer?

Alarming mental health challenges among young cancer survivors, especially males, demand action

Dec 17, 2024
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Most U.S. Teens Are Abstaining From Drinking, Smoking, and Marijuana, Survey Says

Pandemic lockdowns may have influenced patterns

Dec 17, 2024
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Opinion
The Forgotten Toll of Polio

Science and public health turned survival into the norm, says Perri Klass, MD

Dec 17, 2024
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Lawyer for Convicted British Killer Nurse Says New Evidence Is Grounds for Appeal

Lucy Letby is serving multiple life sentences after being convicted of murdering seven babies

Dec 17, 2024
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RFK Jr. Meets With Senators; School Shooting Leaves 3 Dead; 'Uber for Nursing'?

Health news and commentary gathered by app staff

Dec 17, 2024
Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.
Parents Lose Sleep to Kids' Eczema

Study details frequent sleep loss, sleep medication use in pediatric atopic dermatitis families

Dec 16, 2024
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Major Congenital Heart Defects in Fetus Linked to Worse Obstetric Outcomes

Findings could impact how doctors care for some mothers

Dec 16, 2024
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FDA Approves First Drug for Classic Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia in 70 Years

Crinecerfont reduces excessive adrenal androgen production, lowering glucocorticoid dose

Dec 16, 2024
FDA APPROVED crinecerfont (Crenessity) over a computer rendering of a transparent body with the adrenal glands highlighted.
Mystery Disease in Congo May Be Malaria but More Testing Needed, Authorities Say

More than one disease may be involved, according to WHO director

Dec 12, 2024
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Britain Indefinitely Bans Puberty Blockers for Children With Gender Dysphoria

Independent experts found unacceptable safety risk

Dec 11, 2024
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California Child May Have Bird Flu After Drinking Raw Milk

Case stands out for being outside the usual farm work setting

Dec 11, 2024
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Some Kratom Products Contain Lead at Dangerous Levels for Children

Herbal substance also may pose risks to women of child-bearing potential

Dec 10, 2024
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