Anti-cancer drug provides immediate hope for children with brain cancer
A genetic map of an aggressive childhood brain tumour called medulloblastoma helped researchers identify a new generation anti-cancer drug.
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Joseph Shavit
Jan 20, 2022
Artificial pancreas proves 'life-changing' for very young children with type 1 diabetes
An artificial pancreas developed by a team of Cambridge researchers is helping protect very young children with type 1 diabetes.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 15, 2021
Penicillin shown to stop heart disease from progressing in children
Penicillin may be one key to turning the tide on the deadly impacts of rheumatic heart disease (RHD) for children in developing nations.
Joshua Shavit
Oct 27, 2021
Spending time in nature has a surprising effect on early childhood development
Few studies have investigated this pathway linking greenspace and developmental outcomes among children.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 1, 2021
New discoveries can prevent child malnutrition and promote healthy development
A small sachet of a fortified food-based supplement has shown remarkable results in preventing child mortality and malnutrition.
Joshua Shavit
Sep 3, 2021
Goldilocks Day Calculator helps parents manage their child's activity levels
When it comes to children’s time – school time, exercise, downtime, and sleep – generic guidelines can only do so much.
Joseph Shavit
Aug 3, 2021
3-year-old battling brain cancer gets a magical dream visit with a unicorn
The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Middle Tennessee recently pulled off a magical surprise for 3-year-old Abigail. A meeting with a unicorn!
Joseph Shavit
Jul 7, 2021
Being clean and hygienic does not impair childhood immunity, according to researchers
The theory that modern society is too clean, leading to defective immune systems in children, should be swept under the carpet
Joseph Shavit
Jul 6, 2021
9-year-old girl helps deliver baby sister in KC-area home
A suburban Kansas City family is celebrating their newest addition, born early at home with the help of the infant’s 9-year-old big sister.
Joseph Shavit
Jun 25, 2021
Serving larger portions of veggies found to increase young kids' veggie consumption
A Penn State study found that simply adding more veggies to their plates resulted in children consuming more vegetables at the meal.
Joseph Shavit
Jun 19, 2021
Generous volunteers raising funds for local child in need of life-saving transplants
With the help of his mother, his father Paul Sr., brother Remington and local volunteers, P.J. is preparing for kidney and liver transplants
Joseph Shavit
Jun 18, 2021
Childhood exercise can maintain and promote cognitive function in later life
Researchers found a positive association between childhood exercise and the maintenance and promotion of cognitive function in later life.
Joseph Shavit
May 31, 2021
Tibetan children celebrate successful heart surgeries in city
Eighteen Tibetan children with congenital heart disease who have received charity surgery in Shanghai
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