Lucien Wiggins, 12, arrived at Tufts Children’s Hospital by ambulance June 7 with chest pains, dizziness and high levels of a protein in his blood that indicated inflammation of his heart. The symptoms had begun a day earlier, the morning after his second vaccination with the Pfizer-BioNTech mRNA shot. For Dr. Sara Ross, chief of
Month: June 2021
With economic development, it would seem that undesirable side effects such as the mass production and consumption of highly processed junk foods, obesity, pollution and lifestyle diseases also increase in prevalence. A new paper published recently in the journal JAMA Pediatrics reports consistent and significant associations between the increased consumption of such ‘ultraprocessed foods’ by
The intestinal disease necrotizing enterocolitis is a leading cause of death among premature infants born in the U.S. and across the globe. Characterized by excessive inflammation that can cause tissue decay in the bowels, the disease provides a pathway for infectious and deadly bacteria to enter the bloodstream. Despite four decades of research, effective treatments
An electroencephalogram (EEG) study of adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) identified a neural signal that may help explain the variation of how those with ASD perceive or understand the mental states of others (called “Theory of Mind”). Led by Matthew Lerner, PhD, of Stony Brook University, the study is published in Clinical Psychological Science.
A new University of California, Irvine-led study reveals albumin (Alb), among the most abundant proteins in the body, activates a proton channel (hHv1), also widespread in the body, giving sperm the ability to penetrate and fertilize an egg, and allowing white blood cells to secrete large amounts of inflammatory mediators to fight infection. The study
An analysis conducted by a group of investigators including Tamara Bradford, MD, Associate Professor of Pediatrics at LSU Health New Orleans School of Medicine, found that children and adolescents with Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) initially treated with intravenous immune globulin (IVIG) plus glucocorticoids had a lower risk of new or persistent cardiovascular dysfunction
Managing type 2 diabetes typically involves losing weight, exercise and medication, but new research by Dr. Makoto Fukuda and colleagues at Baylor College of Medicine and other institutions suggests that there may be other ways to control the condition through the brain. The researchers have discovered a mechanism in a small area of the brain
Five months after her husband died of Covid-19, Valerie Villegas can see how grief has wounded her children. Nicholas, the baby, who was 1 and almost weaned when his father died, now wants to nurse at all hours and calls every tall, dark-haired man “Dada,” the only word he knows. Robert, 3, regularly collapses into
This article may include advertisements, paid product features, affiliate links and other forms of sponsorship. If you are a new momma, it’s no surprise that according to recent statistics, more than 70% of women need additional income and are looking for an interesting occupation while on maternity leave. Maternity leave pay isn’t as difficult as
This article may include advertisements, paid product features, affiliate links and other forms of sponsorship. There is not a mom out there who has not felt completely overwhelmed at one point or another. It seems like that is the nature of being a mom – there is something about “moming” that makes you want to
This article may include advertisements, paid product features, affiliate links and other forms of sponsorship. When it comes to the pandemic, the first thing that comes to mind probably isn’t “women’s rights”. The Covid-19 pandemic has seen the greatest loss of American lives since 1918. As of Monday, February 21, total loss of life has
This article may include advertisements, paid product features, affiliate links and other forms of sponsorship. Whether you’re a first-time mom or you’re expecting your fourth bundle of joy, everyone needs a good new baby checklist to ensure that they are 100% prepared. We live in a time where new products are popping up everywhere, and
This article may include advertisements, paid product features, affiliate links and other forms of sponsorship. Summer may still be a few months away but now is the time to plan fun outdoor games to help keep the neighborhood kids entertained all season long. It doesn’t matter if you live in the country with acres between
This article may include advertisements, paid product features, affiliate links and other forms of sponsorship. Did you love hiking before you had kids? The feeling of freedom and endless exploration is second to none. The ability to hop in the car and drive to a beautiful destination, get out and let your feet lead the
This article may include advertisements, paid product features, affiliate links and other forms of sponsorship. Mental health awareness is essential during pregnancy because these common disorders can complicate the hormonal and emotional roller coaster that is pregnancy. A woman may never again in her life experience the highest highs and lowest lows that she will
This article may include advertisements, paid product features, affiliate links and other forms of sponsorship. Dad is often the cornerstone of the family and works hard to provide, protect, and love his family. Father’s Day is quickly approaching and it is the best time of the year to spoil Dad and thank him for all
This article may include advertisements, paid product features, affiliate links and other forms of sponsorship. With warmer weather on the horizon and mass vaccinations underway, it seems the season of outdoor concerts may be back in full force this year! If you’re like most, music festivals and outdoor concerts are the best part of your
This article may include advertisements, paid product features, affiliate links and other forms of sponsorship. Summer time is filled with the best parts of life: Sun, fun, and food! Creating a dreamscape of delicious memories is high on the list for many people who are anxious to make this their best summer yet, and finding
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