It’s getting harder to find long-term residential behavioral health treatment for kids
Connie MacDonald works for the State Department at the U.S. consulate in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. It’s a dream job, and…
Polluted air may hurt reproductive health, research suggests
From invisible wafts of diesel exhaust to sun-choking plumes of orange smoke, air pollution is known to damage respiratory well-being.…
Understanding factors influencing PrEP prescribing for adolescents
HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), a daily dose of two medications meant to prevent HIV infection in high-risk people, has changed…
Circular extrachromosomal DNA identified as a potential target for new medulloblastoma therapies
A study of newly created databases of medulloblastoma has found that patients with tumors containing circular extrachromosomal DNA-;loops of DNA…
Delaying umbilical cord clamping of premature babies likely reduces the risk of death soon after birth
Waiting for two minutes or longer to clamp the umbilical cord of a premature baby likely reduces the risk of…
The spread of misinformation on Twitter regarding vaping
In a recent study published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research, researchers examine the discourse of misinformation related to…
UK soft drinks levy may have reduced tooth extractions in children by 12%, study finds
The UK soft drinks industry levy introduced in 2018 may have reduced the number of under 18s having a tooth…
Delaying cord clamping could save lives of premature babies
Waiting for two minutes or longer to clamp the umbilical cord of a premature baby soon after birth could help…
Review sheds light on the complex challenge of diagnosing and managing cow’s milk allergy in children
In a recent review published in the journal Nutrients, researchers explored the challenges in accurately diagnosing and managing Cow’s Milk…
New vaccine against Strep A could drastically cut antibiotic use for sore throats, study suggests
A new study published in the journal eBioMedicine predicts whether the widespread introduction of a vaccine against group A Streptococcus…
IU researchers receive $5 million grant to improve care for adolescents with opioid use disorder
IU School of Medicine researchers are taking steps to improve the accessibility and quality of care for adolescents experiencing opioid…
Study reveals underuse of antiviral medications in young children with influenza
Despite national medical guidelines supporting the use of antiviral medications in young children diagnosed with influenza, a new study reports…