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Number of kids diagnosed with lead poisoning could double with new CDC standard
By Nicoletta Lanese published
Experts say that the change in criteria was overdue.

'Rogue' antibodies found in brains of teens with delusions and paranoia after COVID-19
By Nicoletta Lanese published
Autoantibodies may sometimes be involved in the psychiatric effects of COVID-19.

11 children diagnosed with new form of ALS
By Rachael Rettner published
The researchers have pinpointed a gene that seems to cause this form of the disease.

Most kids with inflammatory COVID-19 syndrome are recovered by 6 months
By Rachael Rettner published
The study is the first to follow children with the syndrome, called MIS-C, for as long as six months.

Pfizer starts COVID-19 vaccine trial in young kids
By Rachael Rettner published
Pfizer is the latest COVID-19 vaccine maker to test its shot in young children.

Moderna starts COVID-19 vaccine trial in infants and young children
By Nicoletta Lanese published
The trial includes children in the U.S. and Canada.
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