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webmd.com > drugs > updates > cosentyx-fda-approves-children-12-older-hs

Cosentyx: FDA Approves Biologic Under-the-Skin Shot for Teens With Moderate-to-Severe Hidradenitis Suppurativa

4+ hour, 57+ min ago  (351+ words) Cosentyx (secukinumab) is a fully human biologic medicine that targets and blocks interleukin17A (IL17A), a naturally occurring protein in the body that helps regulate the immune system and manage inflammation. The FDA has expanded the use of Cosentyx for treating children 12 and…...

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webmd.com > vaccines > covid-19-vaccine > news > 20/25/1203 > for-kids-covid-infection-riskier-than-vaccine

For Kids, COVID Infection Is Riskier Than the Vaccine

3+ mon, 2+ week ago  (694+ words) Dec. 3, 2025 " With many parents still navigating new COVID-19 vaccine recommendations for children " and with most pediatric infections remaining mild " it can be hard to know what to do. But a growing body of research points to the same conclusion: COVID…...

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webmd.com > baby > news > 20/25/1105 > baby-gut-mental-health-linked

Your Baby's Gut and Mental Health Are Linked: Nurture Both

4+ mon, 1+ week ago  (830+ words) New research suggests that gut bacteria may influence kids" anxiety and mood by affecting brain regions that handle emotions. Nov. 5, 2025 " The secret to raising a more emotionally resilient kid might start in an unexpected place: their gut." A new study…...

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webmd.com > children > what-is-phocomelia

Phocomelia: Rare Birth Condition, Shortened Limbs, and More

8+ mon, 2+ week ago  (677+ words) Phocomelia is a rare condition present from the time of birth. In this, people are born with arms or legs that are short or not fully formed. The hands or feet may be attached directly to the baby's trunk. It…...

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webmd.com > parenting > treatment-overweight-teen

Treatment for Your Overweight Teen

4+ mon, 2+ day ago  (1045+ words) It's natural to be concerned if your teenager's weight is affecting their mental or physical health. Whether they've'been diagnosed with a weight-related health problem, like high blood pressure or sleep apnea, or they're being bullied at school, you want to…...

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webmd.com > drugs > updates > ocaliva-pulled-us-market

Ocaliva Pulled From U.S. Market for Liver Disease

6+ mon, 5+ day ago  (248+ words) Ocaliva (obeticholic acid) is a medicine used to treat a rare liver condition called primary biliary cholangitis (PBC). On Sept. 11, 2025, Intercept Pharmaceuticals announced the voluntary withdrawal of Ocaliva from the U.S. market following an FDA request. The FDA also placed all…...

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webmd.com > diet > news > 20/25/1031 > boogeyman-in-our-food-worry-about-lead

The 'Boogeyman' in Our Food: Fears vs. Facts About Lead

4+ mon, 2+ week ago  (679+ words) Oct. 31, 2025 " We know high levels of lead in your blood can be harmful, and recent headlines suggest the heavy metal has gotten into our food supply. In the last 18 months, it's been found in protein powders, cinnamon, applesauce, lunch kits,…...

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webmd.com > children > what-to-know-about-mouth-breathing-in-babies

What to Know About Mouth Breathing In Babies

8+ mon, 2+ week ago  (473+ words) The usual way for your newborn baby to breathe is through their nose. This is unless their nasal passage has some blockage, which can lead to mouth breathing. Young babies don't develop the reflex to breathe through their mouths until…...

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webmd.com > healthy-aging > understanding-vision-problems-prevention

Prevention of Vision Problems

10+ mon, 3+ week ago  (638+ words) How Can I Prevent Vision Problems? Preventive eye care is the first line of defense against vision problems. Early detection of vision problems may offer more effective treatment options: Have ... How Can I Prevent Vision Problems? Preventive eye care is…...

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webmd.com > a-to-z-guides > what-is-a-pediatric-oncologist

What Is a Pediatric Oncologist?

9+ mon, 1+ week ago  (462+ words) Pediatric oncologists are doctors who diagnose and treat cancer in children and teens. Many pediatric oncologists also specialize in hematology, or the treatment of blood disorders, and are referred to as pediatric oncologist/hematologists. Pediatric oncologists can continue to treat…...