Safe sex progress stalls in teenagers

Have efforts to reduce HIV-related risk behaviors among high school students been successful? The latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show that teens are practicing safer sex, but progress has stalled over the past decade. » More

Conquering egg allergy with eggs

It seems the best way to conquer egg allergy in children is with eggs. Find out how researchers in a clinical trial showed how to rid most children of the sensitivity and achieved a sustained clinical effect. » More

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Neglect affects brain composition, function

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Diagnostic tests underused in adolescents with hypertension

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