With COVID-19 shots finally available for infants and preschoolers, knowing how to combat misinformation on social media and elsewhere could be more important than ever.
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The FDA’s authorization of COVID-19 shots for children ages 6 months to 4 years will bring relief for millions of parents. Pending CDC endorsement, shots for this group will be available within days.
Sepsis onset can be difficult to recognize, in part because its symptoms can mimic those of many other conditions. A treatment delay of even a few hours can make the difference between life and death.
About 1 in 4 Americans with diabetes who need insulin struggle to pay for this lifesaving drug.
As people age, their eyes lose the ability to focus on close objects. A new eye drop treatment called Vuity can improve vision without the need for glasses, contacts or surgery.
Palliative care, often misunderstood, is not synonymous with hospice care.
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought immunology terms that are typically relegated to textbooks into our everyday vernacular. These stories helped us make sense of the ever-evolving science.
Two sleep doctors offer some survival tips to help you adjust to losing that hour of sleep as clocks spring forward into daylight saving time.
Recent successes putting genetically modified pig organs into people have brought xenotransplantation back into the spotlight.
None of our authors can see the future, but many do have expertise that offers insights about what’s reasonable to expect.
A nationwide genomic surveillance system analyzes positive COVID-19 tests to build a picture of which variants are spreading in the population.
Children who are fed diets high in added sugars are more likely than children with lower sugar intakes to have a number of negative health consequences as they develop.
Pediatricians and other health care providers can take some concrete steps toward building trust and counteracting anti-vaccination misinformation.
As boosters are authorized for all three COVID-19 shots available in the US, the ability to swap out vaccine types looks to be a boon to the immune system.
A dentist explains why this is a habit worth breaking – no matter the cause or the strength of your cravings to keep doing it.
Recent computer modeling shows the upcoming flu season might see a surge in cases. Coupled with COVID-19’s continued threat, doctors are again urging Americans to get their shots.
Only 3.7% of people in the U.S. with hearing difficulty own hearing aids. Thanks to a federal law in progress of being implemented, OTC hearing aids may help bridge the gap.
When the coronavirus copies itself, there is a chance its RNA will mutate. But new variants must jump from one host to another, and the more infections there are, the better chance this will happen.
An infectious disease doctor explains the science behind COVID-19 vaccines at a level that children – and adults – of all ages can understand.
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Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, University of Pittsburgh Health Sciences
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Postdoctoral Associate in Behavioral and Community Health Sciences, University of Pittsburgh Health Sciences
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Associate Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Health Sciences
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Co-Director Pediatric Sleep Evaluation Center and Associate Professor of Pediatrics, University of Pittsburgh Health Sciences
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Assistant Professor of Critical Care and Emergency Medicine, University of Pittsburgh Health Sciences
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Pediatric Infectious Diseases Fellow, University of Pittsburgh Health Sciences
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Director of the Pediatric Sleep Evaluation Center, UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, University of Pittsburgh Health Sciences
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Assistant Professor of Public Health, University of Pittsburgh Health Sciences
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Assistant Professor of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh Health Sciences
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Professor of Pediatrics, University of Pittsburgh Health Sciences
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Assistant Professor of Critical Care Medicine, University of Pittsburgh Health Sciences
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Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Pittsburgh Health Sciences
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Associate Professor of Neurobiology, University of Pittsburgh Health Sciences
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Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology, University of Pittsburgh Health Sciences
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Professor of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh Health Sciences
