Children With Disabilities in Foster Care Have Poor Outcomes
Children with mental and physical disabilities experience high rates of maltreatment, difficulties in finding homes, and increased mortality rates in foster care.
Health & Medicine
Researchers Find Potential New Option for Treating Fibrosis
The discovery that fibrosis can be driven by a self-sustaining loop opens the door to new strategies for disrupting the process.
“Weekend Warrior” Approach Effective in Preventing Disease
Weekend warrior routines reduce risk of health complications just as well as daily exercise regimens.
Tulisokibart Shows Promise in the Treatment of Ulcerative Colitis
New drug proves in clinical trials to be effective for treating symptoms of irritable bowel disease.
Pandemic Didn’t Increase Autism Risk During Pregnancy
COVID-related stress, infection in pregnant mothers did not lead to an increase in children born with ASD.
Regular Coffee Consumption Could Reduce Dementia Risk
Drinking coffee may reduce cognitive decline in people with hypertension.
WHO Calls for Urgent Interventions for Adolescent Health
The agency drew attention to the issues experienced by teens in some of their most vulnerable and formative years.
Tandem Repeats Offer Breakthrough in Intellectual Disability
Scientists find DNA sequences hold the key to improving diagnosis and treatment.
Weeklong Intensive Cycling Leads to Significant Fat Reduction
Strenuous cycling over a week significantly reduces visceral fat and improves metabolism.
Study Finds Deliberate Ignorance Behind Vaccine Resistance
Cognitive distortions and information avoidance drive resistance to COVID vaccines.