The chemical bisphenol F (found in plastics) can induce changes in a gene that is vital for neurological development. This
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A ‘dose of hope’? Fact-checking President Joe Biden’s first speech to Congress
In his first speech before Congress, President Joe Biden argued it was time to turn the coronavirus pandemic into a
Continue reading »Overgrowth of gut yeast in newborns associated with increased risk of asthma
An overgrowth of yeast in the gut within the first few months of life may cause changes to the immune
Continue reading »Florida House Moves to Limit Transgender Students in Sports
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida lawmakers moved closer to requiring transgender athletes to undergo testosterone or genetic testing — as
Continue reading »AAP Issues Recommendations for Common Dermatologic Problems
The American Academy of Pediatrics recently issued five recommendations for the most common dermatologic problems in primary care pediatrics. Topics
Continue reading »CDC Director: All Schools Should Fully Open This Fall
Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. All schools should be open for
Continue reading »Illinois Bar Opening Leads to COVID-19 Community Outbreak
Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. A February event at a rural
Continue reading »Restricting excessive consumption of added sugars may reduce NAFLD risk in children
A review of more than 20 studies by researchers at Arizona State University and the Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen),
Continue reading »‘Politics Has No Place Here,’ AAP Says About Transgender Care
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) released a statement condemning state legislation introduced across the country that would prohibit the
Continue reading »Children have more access to guns than their parents may believe
New research by Carmel Salhi, a Northeastern professor, shows that 70 percent of parents believe their children cannot access the
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