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Indoor Air Purification Improved Pulmonary Health in Kids

Trial included school-age kids in Chinese city known for severe air pollution

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A photo of an air purifier in front of an out of focus woman reading on a couch.
FDA Investigating Blood Cancer Risk With Gene Therapy Skysona

Agency is evaluating the need for further regulatory action

Nov 27, 2024
A photo of a woman holding her boy who suffers from adrenoleukodystrophy.
Autopsy Data Reveal New Insights About Brain Swelling After Pediatric TBI

Patterns of blood-brain barrier disruption varied between children and adults

Nov 25, 2024
Pathology equipment ready for an autopsy in a lab.
Philly's Tax on Sugary Drinks Did Not Trim Kids' Obesity

"Weight is multifactorial," researcher noted

Nov 25, 2024
 Supermarket aisle with sugary drinks.
Increases in Myopia Progression in Kids Tied to the COVID Pandemic

Closure of schools and cancelling of activities likely played a role

Nov 25, 2024
A young girl getting an eye exam during COVID.
California Case Is the First Confirmed Bird Flu Infection in a U.S. Child

No evidence virus spread from child to other people

Nov 22, 2024
This colorized electron microscope of avian influenza A H5N1 virus particles.
U.S. Towns Plunge Into Debates About Fluoride in Water

"I didn't realize it would be such a heated discussion," says a mayor of one such town

Nov 21, 2024
A photo of residents attending a city council meeting about the fluoridation of the drinking water in Durango, Colorado.
Genetic Carrier Screening Changed Couples' Reproductive Decision Making

Australian study explored screening for hundreds of genetic conditions

Nov 20, 2024
A photo of two test tubes of blood from a man and a woman for carrier testing.
Does Fluoride Cause Cancer, IQ Loss, and More? Fact-Checking RFK Jr.'s Claims

Trump's pick to lead HHS has called the mineral "industrial waste"

Nov 18, 2024
A photo of a water sample lying on a test form.
Gene Therapy Promising for Rare Genetic Cardiomyopathy

Phase I results show "big improvement" for what is usually progressive hypertrophy, expert says

Nov 18, 2024
AHA over a photo of McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago, IL.
Oral Drug Safe, Effective in Kids With Achondroplasia

No adverse events resulted in treatment discontinuation

Nov 18, 2024
A photo of a group of boys affected by achondroplasia.
MEK Inhibitor Scores Big Win in Adults, Children With Neurofibromatosis Type 1

More than 40% of adults, half of children met response criteria, majority of responses durable

Nov 15, 2024
 A close up photo of a neurofibroma.
First Brain-Delivered Gene Therapy Approved for AADC Deficiency

Novel treatment is indicated for children and adults with the rare disorder

Nov 14, 2024
FDA APPROVED eladocagene exuparvovec-tneq (Kebilidi) over a computer rendering of nerve cells.
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