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Olympic diver Tom Daley uses a simple nutrition rule called '20-20-20' to stay energized
The 30-year-old British diver keeps things simple while ensuring he eats protein and carbs after tr…
Rachel Hosie
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A sudden spike in cases of a rare infection often linked to flesh-eating bacteria is happening in Japan
Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS) is rare but deadly. Since there is no vaccine, health exp…
Julia Naftulin
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The ageing of nasal tissues may explain why older people are more affected by COVID-19: research
To comprehend how the coronavirus attacks our bodies, a study investigated the role of our noses, w…
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Children's 'rushed' immune response makes them susceptible to Covid reinfection: Study
Scientists have found that children's immune systems, unlike those of adults, do not remember the v…
PTI
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FDA authorizes Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines for children as young as 6 months old
The vaccines will be available for young children once the CDC recommends them, which will likely h…
Jake Epstein,Hilary Brueck
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A record number of children are hospitalized with COVID-19
Children are the least likely age bracket to get hospitalized by the virus, compared to adults and …
Jake Epstein
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Babies born during the pandemic are showing slight delays in developmental skills, small study finds
The stress of pregnancy during a pandemic may have affected babies' development. The slight lags, f…
Anna Medaris Miller
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FDA approves Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine booster shot for children ages 12 and up
The new approval comes as the Omicron variant surges through the US, driving up new COVID-19 cases …
Rebecca Cohen
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Former CDC official expects schools 'will be forced to shut down' this year more than last over COVID-19
"I think this fall is going to be really challenging for schools," former acting CDC Director Richa…
Natalie Musumeci
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Cadila Healthcare’s ZyCoV-D — This is what makes it different from other COVID-19 vaccines
As of August 23, nearly 58.25 crore people have been vaccinated in the country, according to myg…
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The FDA just authorized Pfizer's COVID-19 shot for kids 5 to 11 years old, opening a vaccination campaign to younger children
Children as young as 5 years old will now be eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine, once the CDC signs of…
Andrew Dunn
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The FDA's expert panel just gave a thumbs-up for Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine in younger children, clearing the path for authorization in a matter of days
Younger children between 5 and 11 years old could start getting the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vac…
Andrew Dunn
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Children in Brazil are dying from COVID-19 at alarmingly high rates
Of the 434,000 recorded COVID deaths in Brazil, 832 were children below the age of 6, The New York …
Allana Akhtar
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Pfizer says its COVID-19 vaccine is safe and likely to work in younger children, and it's planning to ask for permission to use it in kids as young as 5
Public-health leaders and plenty of parents have been clamoring for coronavirus vaccines for younge…
Andrew Dunn
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Cleaning with disinfectants during pregnancy may increase a baby's risk of asthma and eczema, study suggests
A large study out of Japan found a link between disinfectant use on the job during pregnancy and as…
Anna Medaris Miller
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40,000 US kids have lost a parent to COVID-19 in the last year, and experts say they need government-funded counseling
According to the data, the number of kids who lost a parent to COVID-19 in 2020 is 13 times higher …
Kelsie Sandoval
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Twin 9-year-old girls received a Pfizer shot, becoming the first participants in a COVID-19 vaccine trial for children under 12
Pfizer joins Moderna and AstraZeneca in testing the COVID-19 shot in kids. The company will test 14…
Kelsie Sandoval
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Moderna begins testing its COVID-19 vaccine in babies and young children
Moderna plans to enroll 6,750 participants in the US and Canada for the trial, called the KidCOVE s…
Allana Akhtar
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6 things you can do to help your kids deal with anxiety and stress during the pandemic, according to pediatricians
The pandemic is leading to increased anxiety in kids, and some may suffer longer-term consequences.…
Anna Medaris Miller,Kelsie Sa…
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We asked 5 pediatrician parents how they're spending spring break with their kids, even if it's cancelled - again
Last year, spring break was cancelled. While most pediatrician parents aren't traveling this year e…