Fewer newborns are being born with cystic fibrosis in Massachusetts, a decrease that researchers attribute to increased preconception and prenatal screening for the genetic disease, according to an article published in the Feb. 28 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.
Comparison of teen- and parent-reported estimates of social and emotional support, 2021 to 2022
July 23rd 2024The investigative team noted that teenagers with emotional and social support are better off to handle stressors such as biological and social transition, and are less likely to experience a variety of adverse physical and mental health outcomes.