People born blind have never seen that bananas are yellow but Johns Hopkins University researchers find that like any sighted person, they understand two bananas are likely to be the same color and why. Questioning the belief that dates back…
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Pfizer CEO to public: Just trust us on the covid booster
Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla was confident in June about the ability of his company's vaccine to protect against the highly contagious delta variant, as it marched across the globe and filled U.S. hospitals with patients. "I feel quite comfortable that…
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Children of heavy drinkers have elevated risk of several adverse experiences
The children of parents who drink alcohol heavily have an elevated risk of a number of adverse experiences, including mental health disorders, hospitalizations and criminal behavior, according to a new review in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs….
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COVID-19 cases in children surge 84% in 1 week, study finds
Fox News Flash top headlines for August 5 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what’s clicking on Foxnews.com. COVID-19 cases in children are up 84% in the past week, with 72,000 kids testing positive for the virus,…
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Teenager with rare and violent 'exorcist syndrome' lands his first job
‘Exorcist syndrome’ can cause violent episodes in which someone might physically harm the people they love. A proud mum whose son has the syndrome, causing him to even threaten the family with knives, has praised the teenager for ‘fighting back’…
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Study clarifies the benefits of neurofeedback for children with ADHD
The economic burden of providing special education and training for a child diagnosed with ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder) is estimated to cost the average American family five times as much as a child without ADHD. Such cost considerations force many families…
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Philippines orders children back indoors amid fears of virus surge
The Philippines sent millions of children back into lockdown Friday as hospitals prepared for a surge in coronavirus cases fuelled by the highly contagious Delta variant ravaging neighbouring countries. Nearly half of the 47 cases of the more virulent strain…
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Long COVID in children poorly understood by doctors
The clinical definition of long COVID in children is at present very limited and poorly understood by doctors, according to a new report published today [21 July]. The report also found that symptoms typically associated with long COVID were having…
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High screen-time may exacerbate cognitive, behavioral problems in children born extremely preterm
Among 6- and 7-year-olds who were born extremely preterm–before the 28th week of pregnancy–those who had more than two hours of screen time a day were more likely to have deficits in overall IQ, executive functioning (problem solving skills), impulse…
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New live cell models lay the groundwork for studies into mitochondrial diseases
The mitochondrion has garnered quite the reputation for its role as the "powerhouse of the cell." These tiny, but mighty organelles play various life-sustaining roles, from powering our own cells and organs to fueling chemical and biological processes. But when…
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