Digital tools and chatbots can expand genetic counseling for young cancer survivors
A groundbreaking new study from the Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology aims to test whether digital tools…
Daniel Day-Lewis opens up about protecting his kids in public eye
Daniel Day-Lewis is a veteran soldier-turned-recluse in ‘Anemone’ Daniel Day-Lewis and Sean Bean play estranged brothers in the…
AI tool detects tiny brain lesions to improve epilepsy treatment in children
An advanced AI tool can detect tiny brain lesions that cause severe epilepsy in children, allowing faster diagnosis,…
Boosting the immune system to prevent cancer recurrence and improve survival
In experiments with mouse models of breast, pancreatic, and muscle cancers, researchers at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital…
Controversy surrounding Covid-19 vaccination during pregnancy
Whether or not those who are pregnant should take a Covid-19 vaccine to protect themselves and their infants…
Exploring the association between early childhood eating patterns and adolescent symptoms
Girls who overeat regularly in the preschool years are more likely to experience anxiety, impulsivity and hyperactivity in…
Cleaner air, better vision: Protecting kids’ eyesight
New research reveals that reducing air pollution not only improves children’s eyesight but could also play a crucial…
Remote asthma monitoring keeps children out of the emergency department
Children with asthma who use at-home monitoring are around half as likely to visit the emergency department or…
Study links chronic illness in children to greater household food insecurity
Food insecurity is more common among children with a chronic medical condition than those without one, a new…
The 25 greatest picture books of the past 25 years.
Read all of Slate’s stories about the 25 Greatest Picture Books of the Past 25 Years. On Oct. 8,…
Leading cancer organizations call for action to boost HPV vaccine coverage
VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center, along with 61 other National Cancer Institute (NCI)-Designated Cancer Centers, several leading national…
Medical imaging radiation linked to small cancer risk in children
A recent study links exposure to radiation from medical imaging to a small-but-significant risk of blood cancers among…