Tag: childhood

Adults who survived childhood cancer are at increased risk of severe COVID-19, says new study

Childhood cancer survivors face a higher risk of developing severe cases of…

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Global progress on childhood vaccinations is slowing down

Childhood vaccination coverage has seen significant progress since 1980, but a recent…

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Childhood stunting is also stunting South Africa’s economy –

Child malnutrition is a pressing issue in South Africa, with more than…

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Higher cigarette taxes may improve childhood survival

A recent study conducted by researchers at Karolinska Institutet suggests that implementing…

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Rainfall and drought linked to childhood growth outcomes in Uganda

Rainfall and long-term water availability in a region before a woman becomes…

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SA Faces Rising Childhood Obesity As Health Summit Seeks Sustainable Solutions

South Africa is currently facing a significant challenge in the form of…

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Zooey Deschanel Laments Her Childhood Home’s Destruction in Palisades Fire

Zooey Deschanel Mourns Loss of Childhood Home in Palisades Fire Popular American…

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Zooey Deschanel Loses Childhood Home in L.A. Wildfires

Zooey Deschanel, known for her role in "New Girl," recently shared a…

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[Watch] Intimate Partner Violence: A Cycle Rooted in Childhood

Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a pervasive issue that affects millions of…

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Divisive study finds link between fluoride and childhood IQ loss

Fluoride in drinking water has long been a controversial topic, and a…

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Milk testing, new childhood cancer treatment approach

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