āSerenity the Unicorn and Atlas Space Adventure are for children motivating them to follow their dreams, expand their knowledge, and grow their love for reading.ā Author Shania Peters, age 23, of Penal, South Trinidad, shares insights about her two childrenās books. About Serenity the Unicorn and Atlas Space Adventure Serenity …
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Autism Acceptance Month reminder: Acceptance happens every day
April is Autism Acceptance Month, and the Autism Society of America will highlight the real impacts of acceptance in action, from interpersonal interactions to national policy choices. Autism is the fastest-growing developmental disability in the United States, with one in 36 children receiving a diagnosis, according to today’s newly released …
Read More »5 Tips to pick the right face wash
Most people probably use a face wash to rid their skin of dirt, grime, and dead cells. But as you shall find, these cosmetic products can offer many other benefits, including rehydrating your skin and keeping dermatological conditions like acne at bay. The best part about facial cleansers is that …
Read More »Back pain due to poor posture: Top habits to avoid and what to do
Poor posture can cause back pain as it puts extra strain on your muscles, ligaments, and joints. When you slouch, it can increase the pressure on your spinal discs and put your spine out of alignment. It can cause tension and pain in your back muscles. In addition, poor posture …
Read More »Adults recovering from addiction or incarceration to benefit from $40K grant
Funding of a $40,000 grant will support the expansion of the Lenoir County non-profit Hope Restorations programme model for adults recovering from addiction and/or incarceration through intervention programmes and job skills training in home restoration and renovation, announced SECU Foundation. Providing steady income for adults recovering from addiction and/or incarceration “SECU …
Read More »Postpartum depression: Free webinar on infant changes study – Apr 11, 2023
Postpartum depression affects up to 1 in 5 mothers and is associated with elevated rates of emotional, behavioral, and cognitive problems in offspring. The Brain & Behavior Research Foundation (BBRF) is hosting a free webinar, “Changes in Infant Emotion Regulation Following Maternal Treatment for Postpartum Depression” on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at 2:00 …
Read More »Universal cancer vaccine developer CEO chats with oncology research leader
The developer of a breakthrough universal cancer vaccine that will use the body’s immune system to fight cancer, CancerVAX, Inc, reported that CEO Ryan Davies spoke with oncology researcher and biotech trailblazer Dr David Bearss on his experience with cancer therapeutics and advice for young biotechnology companies. Dr Bearss touched …
Read More »Children with high cholesterol rare type can be treated with Evkeeza now FDA approved
Children with high cholesterol, aged 5 to 11, with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HoFH), an ultra-rare inherited condition, can now be treated with EvkeezaĀ® (evinacumab-dgnb) since the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has extended the approval of it to young children. The announcement was made by Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: …
Read More »5 Benefits of laser eye surgery
Don’t you always get sick of wearing the same old glasses or contacts? Lasik eye surgery can solve your problem. There are many benefits to laser eye surgery, even though it is such a simple procedure. Technological advancements have also made it more affordable. Although it might not seem like …
Read More »Long COVID diagnosis, treatment need more training, research – poll
Physicians agree that Long COVID is a problem, but few feel prepared to diagnose and treat it, according to a new national poll. See the poll findings. In the poll of 806 US physicians, conducted in December 2022 by Morning Consult on behalf of the de Beaumont Foundation, more than three …
Read More »Parents, employ a private tutor now, urges Tutors International
A plea to parents to act now if they are considering employing a residential private tutor for their children in 2023 was issued by Adam Caller, CEO and founder of special private tutoring company, Tutors International. Caller explains why the bespoke nature of Tutors International’s residential tutoring service means the search for the perfect tutor is time-consuming and therefore cannot …
Read More »Checking IN screens mental health of children with chronic conditions
Checking IN, a web-based pediatric distress screener for patients aged 8 through 21 who have chronic medical conditions, was launched by the Cancer Support Community and its social enterprise, Patient Planning Services. This evidence-informed screener gives providers insight into the psychological distress that their patients may be experiencing and how …
Read More »Fight Colorectal Cancer and MiraLAXĀ® partner to spread awareness
This March, Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, national nonprofit Fight Colorectal Cancer (Fight CRC) and over-the-counter laxative, MiraLAXĀ® are partnering to provide Throne, a bathroom on the National Mall. Through March 23, 2023, Throne, a smart, self-monitoring, semi-permanent bathroom will be conveniently located near Fight CRC’s United in Blue flag installation on the National …
Read More »Best music teachers are matched with music students with service by Musicion
Aspiring music students are matched up with home, private, or one-to-one music teachers who specialise in a range of different instruments, including piano, guitar, violin, and many others with a brand-new online service by Musicion. Currently based in Singapore but with ambitions to become a global company, Musicion offers their …
Read More »Student assessment data shows grades far from pre-pandemic levels
America’s students are steadily making gains in English language arts and math, but they are still far from pre-pandemic levels according to new K-12 student assessment data. The comprehensive results were unveiled on the Collaborative for Student Success’ Assessment HQ platform ā the go-to source for understanding annual K-12 academic assessments. The …
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