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Study shows how osteosarcomas are diagnosed, treated
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
For the first time, researchers have identified at least three unique subtypes of a rare type of bone cancer, potentially transforming clinical trials and patient care.
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New study suggests center-based childcare may less likely to be overweigh
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington [US], June 14 (ANI): According to a new study, children who attended centre-based childcare between 1 and 4 years of age had a lower body mass index (BMI) and were less likely to be overweight or obese in later childhood than children who had non-parental childcare that was home-b
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3.3 million Pakistani children threatened by child labour, says UNICEF
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], July 29 (ANI): About 3.3 million Pakistani children are threatened by child labour that deprives them of their childhood, health and education, according to the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF).
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Study links breastfeeding to lower blood pressure in early childhood
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], July 24 (ANI): A new study found that babies who were breastfed, even for a few days, had lower blood pressure as toddlers and these differences in blood pressure may translate into improved heart and vascular health as adults.
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No health worries for children born to mothers given seasonal flu vaccine
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Ottawa [Canada], June 9 (ANI): A population-based study, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), has found flu vaccination during pregnancy does not lead to an increased risk of adverse early childhood health outcomes.
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Mothers' use of paracetamol during pregnancy linked to ADHD, autism sympto
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington [US], June 5 (ANI): A new study found that prenatal exposure to paracetamol is associated with Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism symptoms in childhood.
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Administering antibiotics to children younger than 2 years can lead to chi
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington [US], November 21 (ANI): Antibiotics administered to children younger than two are associated with several ongoing illnesses or conditions, ranging from allergies to obesity, researchers from Mayo Clinic have found in a retrospective study.
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Study finds antibiotics before age 2 associated with childhood health issu
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington [US], November 16 (ANI): In a retrospective case study, Mayo Clinic researchers have found that antibiotics administered to children younger than two are associated with several ongoing illnesses or conditions, ranging from allergies to obesity.
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More years of education may reduce heart disease risk: Study
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], June 26 (ANI): Extending the years of childhood education may reduce adult heart disease risk, a recent study suggests.
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