New expert recommendations redefine exercise as therapy for children with asthma

New expert recommendations redefine exercise as therapy for children with asthma

Asthma is one of the most common chronic respiratory diseases among children, affecting nearly 475 million globally. For decades, exercise was discouraged due to the risk of triggering wheezing and breathlessness, known as exercise-induced bronchoconstriction (EIB). This avoidance has led to lower fitness levels, obesity, and poorer mental health outcomes. Yet, modern studies reveal that…

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Prior exposure to cold viruses boosts antibody response against SARS-CoV-2

Prior exposure to cold viruses boosts antibody response against SARS-CoV-2

Prior exposure to coronaviruses that cause ordinary colds can boost the immune system’s ability to attack a vulnerable site on the COVID-19-causing coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, according to a study led by investigators at Weill Cornell Medicine. The finding suggests a new vaccination strategy that might provide broader and more durable protection against SARS-CoV-2 strains compared with…

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Exploring cost-effective approaches to detecting familial hypercholesterolemia in children

Exploring cost-effective approaches to detecting familial hypercholesterolemia in children

In the United States, one in every 250 people has inherited a genetic variant that leads to dangerously high cholesterol levels from birth.  If high cholesterol isn’t lowered early, people with this genetic condition, called familial hypercholesterolemia (FH), have a high risk of having a heart attack or stroke as early as their 30s or 40s. But only about 1 in 10 of people living with FH (1.5 million Americans) is aware of their condition.  A new modeling study conducted…

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More prenatal visits allow newborns with mild heart defects to receive the right level of care

More prenatal visits allow newborns with mild heart defects to receive the right level of care

In cases of mild congenital heart defects, more prenatal visits are associated with greater likelihood of appropriate delivery at a community hospital, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open. Results suggest that more prenatal care is beneficial for families and may allow their newborns with mild heart defects to receive the right level…

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New study highlights the impact of pediatric integrative medicine services

New study highlights the impact of pediatric integrative medicine services

A new study conducted by University Hospitals Connor Whole Health highlights the impact of pediatric integrative medicine services. This unique self-governed program, operating within UH Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital, integrates complementary therapies – such as lifestyle interventions, supplements, herbal medicine, cognitive strategies, and bodywork therapies – alongside conventional medical practices. The study describes how…

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