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If not recognized and treated promptly, it can lead to irreversible organ damage and death Sepsis, an extreme inflammatory response of the body to an infection, is a serious threat to the health of infants, especially those born…

Vitamins, minerals and trace elements: half of the world’s population does not have enough To function at its best, our body needs a number of specific "ingredients", the micronutrients. And, according to a recent study, half of the…

Its ability to influence a wide range of biological functions makes it a real "pleiotropic hormone" Vitamin D, often associated with bone health and childhood rickets, is a multifaceted nutrient that has profound impacts on many aspects of…

Scientists have found that variations in the KCNA3 gene are responsible for some forms of epilepsy A recent research by the Mnesys project has shed light on one of the genetic causes of childhood epilepsy. Scientists have found that…

Possible link between some common foods and the development of type 1 diabetes in children A recent Finnish study has put the spotlight on a possible link between some common foods and the development of type 1 diabetes in children.…

An international study is testing a new drug that can preserve the function of pancreas beta cells Type 1 diabetes, an autoimmune disease that mainly affects children and adolescents, is a major challenge for the scientific community. The…

Cigarette smoke contains toxic chemicals that can interfere with the development of vital organs of the fetus Lighting a cigarette during pregnancy is a gesture that can have devastating consequences on the health of the unborn child.…

The virus is spreading rapidly in all age groups, with a peak among children aged 5-9 Parvovirus B19, also known as "slap cheek disease" due to the characteristic rash it causes, is on the rise in the United States. According to a recent…

Research team has found that during breastfeeding, the female brain produces a hormone which protects the bones For centuries, breastfeeding was considered an act of love and nurturing for infants. But only recently, science has begun to…

Vaccination against respiratory syncytial virus, a major cause of hospital admissions for infants and the elderly Scotland has taken a significant step in the fight against respiratory diseases with the introduction of a new respiratory…