New Clues to How Inflammation in Young Children’s Brains Might Spur Autism
THURSDAY, Oct. 12, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Severe inflammation very early in childhood might hamper the development of key brain cells, perhaps setting the stage for conditions such as autism or schizophrenia, new research suggests.The origins of man…
Learn MoreHand, Foot & Mouth Disease: What Every Parent Needs to Know About This Common Illness
THURSDAY, Oct. 12, 2023 (HealthDay News) – Hand, foot and mouth disease is an infectious disease that’s highly contagious. Common in children, it spreads quickly at day care centers and schools.This guide will tell you what you need to know about han…
Learn MoreLocal Rates of Flu, RSV Show Up in a City’s Wastewater
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 11, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Toilet bowls reveal much about the health of a community, alerting scientists to coming outbreaks of flu and other seasonal viruses, researchers say.“Just one flush can hold a lot of information,” said Kris…
Learn MoreAutoimmune, Autoinflammatory Connective Tissue Disorders Increased After COVID-19
TUESDAY, Oct. 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) — COVID-19 is associated with an increased risk for autoimmune and autoinflammatory connective tissue disorders, according to a study published online Oct. 6 in JAMA Network Open.Sung Ha Lim, M.D., from the Yon…
Learn MoreCOVID Might Raise Odds for Immune Disorders Like Crohn’s, Alopecia
TUESDAY, Oct. 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) — In rare cases, some patients may develop an autoimmune disease following a bout of COVID, Korean researchers report. Conditions such as alopecia (hair loss), psoriasis, vitiligo (white skin patches), vasculit…
Learn More¿Podrían las personas sufrir de “resfriados prolongados”, similares al COVID prolongado?
-LUNES, 9 de octubre de 2023 (HealthDay News) — El COVID prolongado, una constelación de síntomas que se extienden más allá de la enfermedad inicial, ahora es una condición reconocida.Pero los investigadores dicen que COVID-19 podría no ser el único …
Learn MoreWhat Is Croup? Its Symptoms and Treatment
Croup can be a scary thing for new parents to watch their babies struggle with, so here is a primer on what it is and how to best treat it.Croup is a common respiratory illness, characterized by a narrowing of the main airway (the trachea), just below…
Learn MoreFlu Shot Season Is Here: Why You (and Your Kids) Need One
SATURDAY, Oct. 7, 2023 (HealthDay News) — It’s time to get the flu shot. They’re important not just for adults, but also for children, and keeping the whole family safe, according to an expert in pediatrics. “You never know how bad a flu season will …
Learn MoreFlu Shot Season Is Here: Why You (and Your Kids) Need One
SATURDAY, Oct. 7, 2023 (HealthDay News) — It’s time to get the flu shot. They’re important not just for adults, but also for children, and keeping the whole family safe, according to an expert in pediatrics. “You never know how bad a flu season will …
Learn MoreFlu Shot Season Is Here: Why You (and Your Kids) Need One
SATURDAY, Oct. 7, 2023 (HealthDay News) — It’s time to get the flu shot. They’re important not just for adults, but also for children, and keeping the whole family safe, according to an expert in pediatrics. “You never know how bad a flu season will …
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