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Why does the body need a fever? Why you shouldn't lower a fever "just in case"
Fever isn't an enemy — it's part of your immune defense. We explain when a fever is truly dangerous and when it is your ally.
Measles causes "immune amnesia," infectious disease specialists warn
New research shows: measles causes "immune amnesia" — the body can forget how to fight other infections for up to three years.
Publication · 11/01/2019University of Illinois showed how important it is to drink plain water
University of Illinois: a study with 75 children showed that good hydration improves cognitive flexibility and reaction speed in multitasking tests.
Publication · 10/30/2019Pediatricians confirm: children can grasp counting at a very early age
Johns Hopkins University: 14-month-old children can understand the meaning of counting aloud long before they master the numerals themselves.
Children must be fed according to basic rules, dietitian insists
Expert dietitian Lucia Martinez: the foundation of a child's diet should be fresh foods, not boxed cereals and jarred purées.
Brain is the determining factor in weight gain, study says
Northwestern University and NYU: a surge in brain energy consumption at age 5 is linked to slower weight gain — the brain determines a person's weight.
Expert explains how to build a child's daily routine
Pediatrician Fyodor Katasonov: 5 rules for a child's health — sleep schedule, fiber, physical activity, stress control, and timely vaccination.
First pediatric malaria vaccine is heading to field trials
Malawi launches a pilot trial of the first pediatric malaria vaccine — 120,000 children under 2 will be vaccinated.