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Good Response to Obesity Treatment in Childhood Improved Outcomes Down the Line

Findings represent "a hopeful message that early intervention truly matters," researcher says

Jan 21, 2025
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Antibiotics Inferior to Appendectomy for Uncomplicated Appendicitis in Kids

Treatment failure rate at 1 year reached 34% with antibiotics versus 7% with appendectomy

Jan 21, 2025
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FDA Authorizes Marketing of Nicotine Pouches, a First for the Agency

While niche for now, use of flavored nicotine sachets among youths raises concerns

Jan 16, 2025
 FDA MARKETING ZYN nicotine pouch products over a photo of a container of Zyn nicotine pouches.
Preferred and Actual Location of Death Often Don't Match for Young Cancer Patients

About 30% of adolescents and young adults with cancer who wanted to die at home did not do so

Jan 14, 2025
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Timing of Vaccine Doses for Toddlers Has Improved

However, many children still lack the necessary doses to complete vaccine series

Jan 13, 2025
A photo of a toddler in his mothers arms about to receive a vaccination.
Childhood Cancer Survivors Have Double the Risk of Melanoma as Adults

Radiation exposure, type and cumulative dose of chemotherapy drive melanoma risk

Jan 13, 2025
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The What, How, and Why of Ultraprocessed Foods

The topic of UPF regulation may be just as irresistible as the foods it targets

Jan 13, 2025
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Bone Mineral Density Deficits Prevalent Among Childhood Cancer Survivors

However, modifiable risk factors suggest there are targets for intervention

Jan 10, 2025
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Higher Dose of Atropine Eye Drops Slowed Myopia Progression in Kids

0.05% dose has been studied in Asia, but new trial is first in a European population

Jan 10, 2025
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Vedolizumab Maintenance Safe and Effective for Kids With IBD

Response at 6 weeks was most predictive of sustained remission at 1 year

Jan 10, 2025
A computer rendering of ulcerative colitis.
Here's What to Know About Human Metapneumovirus

Reports of the common respiratory illness are increasing in the Northern Hemisphere

Jan 08, 2025
A computer rendering of human metapneumovirus.
Doctors Worry That Iodine Deficiency Is Coming Back

"People have forgotten why there's iodine in salt," says an expert

Jan 08, 2025
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FDA Limits Toxic Lead in Some Baby Foods

Guidance could reduce lead exposure by about 20% to 30%

Jan 07, 2025
A photo of the Food and Drug Administration building in Silver Spring, Maryland., Dec. 10, 2020.
High Fluoride Exposure Linked to Lower IQ in Kids

With limited data, meta-analysis notes uncertainty at lower concentrations

Jan 06, 2025
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