In very rare cases, children infected with the new coronavirus can develop a severe illness known as multisystem inflammatory syndrome (MIS-C). Now, research finds that these young patients often develop neurologic symptoms along with the respiratory issues they might face. These neurologic symptoms were present in half of children who were hospitalized with MIS-C, U.K.… read on > read on >
A U.S.-wide ban on teen use of tanning beds would prevent thousands of cases of skin cancer and save millions in health care costs, researchers say. Indoor tanning has been linked to an increased risk of melanoma — the deadliest type of skin cancer — and the highest risk is among people who start using… read on > read on >
After six people who received the Johnson & Johnson one-dose COVID-19 vaccine developed a type of rare and severe blood clot, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday each said they will seek a “pause” in use of the shots as they review the data. The… read on > read on >
A new study offers more reassurance that mothers infected with SARS-CoV-2 can safely breastfeed their babies. The study of 55 infants born to moms with COVID-19 found that none contracted the virus — even though most started getting breast milk in the hospital. Researchers said the findings support existing advice from public health authorities. Last… read on > read on >
Taking a deep dive into how Americans eat, a new dietary analysis finds that no matter where people get their food, bad nutrition rules the day, with one key exception: schools. The conclusion is based on surveys conducted among 61,000 adults and children between 2003 and 2018. Respondents’ answers revealed that the quality of much… read on > read on >
Two new studies out of Britain find that although the now-dominant “U.K. variant” of the new coronavirus does spread more quickly, it does not appear to lead to more severe disease in those made ill. The findings should help allay fears that more patients will die after infection with the variant, officially labeled B.1.1.7. Scientists… read on > read on >
Snoring just isn’t for adults, and behavior problems in kids who regularly snore may be due to changes in their brain structure, researchers say. Prior studies have found a link between regular snoring and behavior problems such as inattention or hyperactivity, but this connection isn’t fully understood. And a few small studies have reported a… read on > read on >
Though playing youth sports comes with new pandemic-era precautions and some experts are linking these activities to community spread of COVID-19, many kids are still participating, according to a parent survey. In the survey, about three-quarters of parents said their child’s teams mostly did the right thing while resuming sports during COVID. Thirteen percent said… read on > read on >
DJ Khaled, Halsey and other musicians are selling electronic cigarettes to young people through product placement in music videos that receive hundreds of millions of views, a pair of new studies report. Overall, music videos identified as featuring e-cigarette product placements during a four-month period in 2018 received more than 1.6 billion total views on… read on > read on >
People living with someone who has COVID-19 appear to get powerful protection against infection when they are given Regeneron’s antibody cocktail, a new study shows. The findings suggest that beyond preventing the worst outcomes for coronavirus infection when given early enough, the cocktail could also prevent people from getting sick in the first place, the… read on > read on >
