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The pandemic limited children's ability to socialize: Here's how to encourage your child's friendships

The pandemic limited children's ability to socialize: Here's how to encourage your child's friendships

by Caron Carter,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAs many parents and teachers know, friendships can be the most important thing in the world to children and young people. And th

The pandemic limited children's ability to socialize: Here's how to encourage your child's friendships

by Caron Carter,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAs many parents and teachers know, friendships can be the most important thing in the world to children and young people. And th
UN health agency cites tenfold increase in reported cases of dengue over the last generation

UN health agency cites tenfold increase in reported cases of dengue over the last generation

A health worker fumigates a home for mosquitos to help mitigate the spread of dengue in Caranavi, Bolivia, on March 2, 2023. The U.N. health agency on Friday Dec. 22, 2023 said it has tallied a tenfol

UN health agency cites tenfold increase in reported cases of dengue over the last generation

A health worker fumigates a home for mosquitos to help mitigate the spread of dengue in Caranavi, Bolivia, on March 2, 2023. The U.N. health agency on Friday Dec. 22, 2023 said it has tallied a tenfol
Patients can interrupt immune-suppressing medicines to boost immunity provided by COVID-19 booster, finds study

Patients can interrupt immune-suppressing medicines to boost immunity provided by COVID-19 booster, finds study

byUniversity of NottinghamCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA major clinical trial, led by experts at the University of Nottingham, has shown that people with inflammatory conditions are able to

Patients can interrupt immune-suppressing medicines to boost immunity provided by COVID-19 booster, finds study

byUniversity of NottinghamCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA major clinical trial, led by experts at the University of Nottingham, has shown that people with inflammatory conditions are able to
Ban on disposable vapes would affect one in seven young adults in Great Britain

Ban on disposable vapes would affect one in seven young adults in Great Britain

by University College LondonTrends in disposable e-cigarette use among adults (≥18y) in Great Britain, January 2021 to August 2023, by sociodemographic characteristics and smoking status (n = 67,

Ban on disposable vapes would affect one in seven young adults in Great Britain

by University College LondonTrends in disposable e-cigarette use among adults (≥18y) in Great Britain, January 2021 to August 2023, by sociodemographic characteristics and smoking status (n = 67,
10 years on, stem cell transplant may have cured a patient of HIV

10 years on, stem cell transplant may have cured a patient of HIV

10 years on, stem cell transplant may have cured a patient of HIVby Amy NortonA man who underwent a stem cell transplant to treat his cancer is showing "strong evidence" that the procedure a

10 years on, stem cell transplant may have cured a patient of HIV

10 years on, stem cell transplant may have cured a patient of HIVby Amy NortonA man who underwent a stem cell transplant to treat his cancer is showing "strong evidence" that the procedure a
Understanding Mpox: Symptoms, Transmission, and Prevention

Understanding Mpox: Symptoms, Transmission, and Prevention

Mpox is a serious viral illness that requires prompt diagnosis and treatment. Preventive measures, including vaccination and self-care practices, are essential to control the spread of the virus.

Understanding Mpox: Symptoms, Transmission, and Prevention

Mpox is a serious viral illness that requires prompt diagnosis and treatment. Preventive measures, including vaccination and self-care practices, are essential to control the spread of the virus.
Tracking administrative complexity within the 340B Drug Pricing Program

Tracking administrative complexity within the 340B Drug Pricing Program

by University of MinnesotaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPart of the Public Health Service Act of 1992, the 340B Drug Pricing Program lowers drug costs and increases revenues for safety-net hea

Tracking administrative complexity within the 340B Drug Pricing Program

by University of MinnesotaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPart of the Public Health Service Act of 1992, the 340B Drug Pricing Program lowers drug costs and increases revenues for safety-net hea
In Michigan, one asymptomatic man spread syphilis affecting the eyes to five women

In Michigan, one asymptomatic man spread syphilis affecting the eyes to five women

by Ernie MundellIn a disease cluster last year, one infected but asymptomatic man spread a rare form of syphilis—that affects the eyes—to five Michigan women, a new report finds.Since ocular syphilis

In Michigan, one asymptomatic man spread syphilis affecting the eyes to five women

by Ernie MundellIn a disease cluster last year, one infected but asymptomatic man spread a rare form of syphilis—that affects the eyes—to five Michigan women, a new report finds.Since ocular syphilis
Infection-resistant, 3D-printed metals developed for implants

Infection-resistant, 3D-printed metals developed for implants

by Tina Hilding,Washington State UniversityWSU researchers tested the newly developed material for resistance to fatigue. Credit: Washington State UniversityA novel surgical implant developed by

Infection-resistant, 3D-printed metals developed for implants

by Tina Hilding,Washington State UniversityWSU researchers tested the newly developed material for resistance to fatigue. Credit: Washington State UniversityA novel surgical implant developed by