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A photo of an Elf Bar and Esco Bar flavored disposable vaping devices.

<乌鸦传媒>Teen Vaping Hits 10-Year Low in the U.S.

Rate fell to under 6% this year, down from 7.7% in 2023

A photo of a neffy nasal spray over a blurred photo of shelves of medication at a pharmacy.

<乌鸦传媒>Neffy Is About to Hit Shelves: Considerations for Prescribing

The first needle-free epinephrine option is encouraging, but we must proceed with caution

A photo of Scarlett Goddard Strahan at her home in Sacramento, California.

<乌鸦传媒>Young Girls Are Using Anti-Aging Products They See on TikTok. Experts Warn on Harms.

Parents and child psychologists worry about the trend's effects on girls' mental health

A photo of Abdel-Rahman Abu El-Jedian sleeping at a makeshift tent camp in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza Strip.

<乌鸦传媒>Baby in Gaza Has Polio Strain Tied to Mistakes in Eradication Campaign, Experts Say

Case shows the failure of WHO's global effort, according to scientists tracking polio outbreaks

A computer rendering of sickle cells in the blood.

<乌鸦传媒>Lung Function Stable in Sickle Cell Patients After Non-Myeloablative Transplant

Results from some pulmonary function tests even showed improvement 3 years post-transplant

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<乌鸦传媒>Novel Drug Works Near-Miracle for sJIA Patients With Life-Threatening Complication

Compassionate use produces dramatic results in two patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis

A computer rendering of polycystic ovary syndrome.

<乌鸦传媒>Maternal PCOS Linked to Growth Restriction in Newborns

Association was more apparent when additionally adjusting for BMI

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

<乌鸦传媒>Fauci: Never Been as Sick in My Life; Badminton for Sexual Urges? Tattoo Ink Recall

Health news and commentary gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

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<乌鸦传媒>Too Many Kids With Sickle Cell Disease Aren't Getting Appropriate Preventive Care

Findings from my recent study shook me to my core

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<乌鸦传媒>A Miss for Steroid-Toting Red Blood Cells in Ataxia Telangiectasia

Phase III trial falls short of efficacy target, but positive signal emerges in younger kids

A photo of a female physician preparing to vaccinate a teen girl.

<乌鸦传媒>HPV Vaccine Coverage in Teens Stalled for Second Straight Year, CDC Says

And being up-to-date on HPV vaccination by age 13 fell among kids born in 2010

A photo of water flowing from a water fountain in Concord, New Hampshire.

<乌鸦传媒>Fluoride at Twice the Recommended Limit Tied to Lower IQ in Kids, U.S. Report Says

Report marks the first time a federal agency has determined this association

An overhead shot of a little girl testing herself for COVID with a nasal swab.

<乌鸦传媒>Long COVID Differs Between Kids and Adolescents, Study Finds

While 14 symptoms were common in both groups, differences also emerged

A photo of a pair of sneakers under a bed in an inpatient psychiatric facility.

<乌鸦传媒>Access to Pediatric Inpatient Psychiatric Care Hasn't Met Growing Demand

From 2017 to 2020, pediatric inpatient psychiatric bed capacity remained unchanged

A computer rendering of hepatitis B viruses in the blood.

<乌鸦传媒>Heart Defects in Kids Linked to Dads' Hepatitis B History Too

Study in line with prior evidence implicating mother's preconception HBV infection

A transmission electron micrograph of cytomegalovirus particles.

<乌鸦传媒>State's Universal Newborn Screening for Congenital CMV Shows Promise

However, one in four newborns who screened positive did not undergo all recommended assessments

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

<乌鸦传媒>'SNL' Alum's Inoperable Cancer; Viral Toddler Checkup; Rocket Fuel Chemical in Food

Health news and commentary gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

A photo of a female physician preparing to vaccinate a baby in his mothers arms.

<乌鸦传媒>CDC: Vaccine Coverage Still Lags for Some Children

"We need to do more," says agency's chief medical officer

A photo of two bottles of buprenorphine and naloxone sublingual tablets.

<乌鸦传媒>Combination OUD Treatment Safe During Pregnancy

Buprenorphine and naloxone associated with similar or better outcomes versus buprenorphine alone

A photo of a little girl using a tablet.

<乌鸦传媒>Preschoolers' Tablet Time Linked to Increase in Anger Outbursts

Proneness to anger, frustration then linked to more tablet use, prospective study suggested

A photo of a teen girl lying on her bed and looking at a smartphone.

<乌鸦传媒>Social Media Bans Could Deny Teenagers Mental Health Help

Congress still wishes to age ban and place warnings for multiple platforms

FDA APPROVED epinephrine nasal spray (neffy) over a photo of the product.

<乌鸦传媒>FDA Approves First Emergency Allergy Nasal Spray

Neffy is a non-needle-based epinephrine treatment for anaphylaxis and other allergic reactions

A photo of a teen girl looking at her phone in a dark room.

<乌鸦传媒>Free Text Message Program Helps Teens Quit E-Cigarettes

First randomized trial to show a significant benefit for helping teens stop vaping

A photo of a little boy getting vaccinated.

<乌鸦传媒>CDC: Kids' Routine Vaccinations Prevented Half a Billion Illnesses Since 1994

And every $1 spent on childhood vaccinations saved about $11, agency says

A photo of a tired looking new mother sitting on a couch with her baby on her lap.

<乌鸦传媒>The Postpartum Cliff Doesn't Need to Be So Steep

Extending the standard of care to at least 1 year post-birth can save lives

A photo of Willow Jade Dellaquila a day after she was born in October 2023, in La Grange, Kentucky.

<乌鸦传媒>After Baby's Death, Parents Sue Infant Formula Maker at Center of 2022 Crisis

Lawsuits accuse Abbott of negligence, fraud, and failing to warn parents

A computer rendering of monoclonal antibodies.

<乌鸦传媒>Targeted Agent Promising for Life-Threatening Fetal Condition

Nipocalimab improved live birth outcomes, prevented intrauterine transfusions

A photo of students gathered in a common area as they head to classes in Oregon.

<乌鸦传媒>High Schoolers' Mental Health Shows Small Improvement in CDC Survey

But persistent sadness or hopelessness remain high, especially for girls

FDA ADCOMM arimoclomol over a computer rendering of a strand of DNA.

<乌鸦传媒>FDA Advisors Mostly Convinced Arimoclomol Works for Rare Genetic Disorder

If approved, this would be the first drug for Niemann-Pick disease type C

A photo of baby Zoey.

<乌鸦传媒>Physician Fights Insurer to Cover Her Baby's Brain Cancer Treatment

Blue Cross of Idaho denied coverage for costly drug multiple times

A computer rendering of antibodies around a transparent brain with the basal ganglia highlighted.

<乌鸦传媒>Researchers Try to Better Understand PANS/PANDAS

Stanford University group suggests new component to long controversial diagnosis

FDA ADCOMM arimoclomol over a computer rendering of a strand of DNA.

<乌鸦传媒>FDA Panel to Consider Arimoclomol for Rare Genetic Disorder

This is the second time the drug has been submitted to the FDA for Niemann-Pick disease type C

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

<乌鸦传媒>Heavy Metal in Chocolate; Trump 'No Doubt' Hit By Bullet; FDA Cinnamon Warning Grows

Health news and commentary gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

A photo of preteen girls on the sidewalk in Brooklyn, New York.

<乌鸦传媒>As Preteen Suicides Increased, Most Youths Went Undiagnosed for Mental Health Issues

Two studies showed significant trends in youth suicide rates

A photo of a little girl playing in an urban fountain in the summer.

<乌鸦传媒>How to Prevent Heat-Related Illness in Pediatric Patients

Educating families can go a long way

A photo of a pregnant woman at the window of a hospital room.

<乌鸦传媒>Maternal Obesity Linked to Sudden Unexpected Infant Death

Researchers found a dose-dependent link but causal mechanism remains unclear

A photo of surgeons performing frenotomy surgery on an infant.

<乌鸦传媒>AAP Releases Recs for Identifying Ankyloglossia and Its Effects on Breastfeeding

Pediatricians concerned about increase in surgical procedures

A photo of a person holding a Slurpee in front of a 7-Eleven store.

<乌鸦传媒>Are Slushy Drinks Dangerous for Small Children?

U.K. introduced regulations after glycerol in slushies may have led to illness in kids

A photo of a test tube of blood lying on lipid panel test results

<乌鸦传媒>Mainstream Medicine Still Reluctant to Order Lipid Panels for Kids

Stagnant screening practices reflect controversy over practice

A photo of a woman assisting a young man who is wearing an overground robot-assisted gait training suit.

<乌鸦传媒>Robot-Assisted Gait Training Helps Motor Function in Kids With Cerebral Palsy

Randomized clinical trial shows advantage over standard physical therapy

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