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Global trial shows targeted heart drug reduces obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in youth

A global clinical trial involving The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) has found that mavacamten—a heart medication previously approved for adults—can safely and effectively improve the flow of blood through compromised ...

Fatigue highly prevalent in pediatric inflammatory bowel disease

Fatigue is highly prevalent in pediatric inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to a study published in the January issue of Crohn's and Colitis 360.

Why parents play a key role in depression in adolescents

Depression in young people is often treated as an individual problem. But looking only at the child means that an important part of the story is missed, says Ph.D. candidate Myrthe Veenman. "Parents can make a difference." ...

A stable sense of purpose helps teens navigate life's challenges

Like their emotions and self-esteem, teenagers' sense of purpose fluctuates day to day, and those who experience it steadily—not just intensely—may benefit most, new Cornell research finds. Studying the phenomenon in adolescents ...

UK parents told to limit under-5s screen time

The UK government on Friday published its first national guidance on screen time for children, advising parents to allow no more than an hour a day for under-fives.