Tag: children

New study: Tuberculosis among children fell by 83 percent

A health project is changing the trajectory of tuberculosis among children. The results point to a possible new approach in the fight against the disease.

Unusual eyebrows revealed rare disease in two-year-old

An unusual feature of a child’s eyebrows raised concern within a family. Shortly afterward, it became clear that the situation was more serious than initially assumed.

One in three children suffers brain damage after meningitis

Meningitis can be treated quickly, but its consequences may last for many years and affect the brain.

Less stress in the family may reduce childhood obesity

A new study suggests that parents’ stress levels may influence children’s weight.

New study: Children’s diet may affect their behavior

Many children today eat more ultra-processed food than in the past. Researchers have examined what this development could mean for children’s well-being.

New medicine shows effect: Up to 91 percent fewer epileptic seizures in children

An international research project has tested a new treatment for children with a severe form of epilepsy.