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In the pre-vaccine era, virtually every child developed measles. The U.S. birth rate in the immediate pre-vaccine era was more than 4 million per year, so on average, more than 10,000 new cases of measles occurred every day.
Researchers used genetic scores to calculate the causal effect of LDL and HDL cholesterol on the risk of heart disease.
Yellow, thickened nail plates; complete or partial loss of fingernails; asymptomatic greenish black discoloration—what do you suspect is the underlying cause in these cases?
In a special session, Clinton announced the launch of the AAP's updated early literacy toolkit for pediatricians and parents, and described the Clinton Foundation's Too Small to Fail program.
By Will Boggs MDNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The gut microbiome is more metabolically active in athletes than in sedentary people, researchers report.
<p>A<span>fter adolescents have gastric bypass surgery, their bone density decreases, but after 2 years it returns to within normal range, new research suggests.</span></p>
A research team has established a set of empirical biomarkers to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of psychosis.
In this commentary, M. Chiara Manzini, PhD, provides an overview of her research on gender bias in autism and why being aware of such bias is important for neurologists.
By Kate Kelland(Reuters) - A quarter of all Russian men die before they reach their mid-fifties and their passion for alcohol - particularly vodka - is largely to blame, according to research published on Friday.
A randomized, controlled study from China might be able to teach us something about infant nutrition in the US: iron isn’t just to prevent anemia. It’s essential for motor development, too. And breastfed babies, especially, might not be getting enough.
Joan is a 46-year-old woman who is worried about developing diabetes. She tells you that she drinks 1 to 2 sodas per day but recently has switched to diet soda, hoping that will lower her risk.
<P><IMG style="MARGIN: 5px; FLOAT: left" src="/sites/default/files/transfer/1206CFP_ECKamat_BioPic.jpg" width=90 height=90> Deepak M. Kamat, MD, PhD, professor of pediatrics and longtime <EM>Consultant For Pediatricians</EM> Editorial Board member, was recognized by Wayne State University with the 2012 President’s Award for Excellence in Teaching. The faculty members who receive this award have made outstanding contributions in their field of education and demonstrate exceptional knowledge, unwavering enthusiasm, and an uncanny ability to motivate students. </P>
Keynote speaker Charles L. Raison, MD, shared his expertise on immune-mediated inflammatory disease and the microbial world with the health care professionals from across the autoimmune disease spectrum who gathered at the 4th annual Interdisciplinary Autoimmune Summit (IAS).
The relationship between the frequency of ejaculation and the risk of prostate cancer were evaluated in a recent study.
In this podcast, Lisa Jones, MA, RDN, LDN, FAND, interviews Julie Feldman, MPH, RDN, about how advances in technology are improving the accessibility and effectiveness of trauma-informed nutrition counseling and ethical considerations in leveraging technology for nutrition counseling for clients with a history of trauma. This is episode two of a four-part series on trauma-informed nutrition counseling.
The authors of a new study aimed to investigate CVD risk in women with history of weight cycling, and whether this risk could be associated with menopausal status or pregnancy history. Preliminary findings were presented at the AHA’s EPI Lifestyle 2019 Scientific Sessions.
Individuals whose mothers had depression while pregnant may have a higher risk of having depression at age 18 years, according to the results of a recent prospective cohort study. Postnatal depression was also found to be a risk factor for offspring depression at age 18 years, but only among mothers with lower levels of education.
<p><span>A review of the evidence suggests that energy drinks may be a looming public health threat, especially for kids and young adults.</span></p>
New research from the World Health Organization examined the risks associated with consumption of red and processed meats.