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For pediatric patients with Crohn’s disease, factors associated with statural growth differ by sex

Growth impairment, a common complication of Crohn’s disease in children, occurs more often in males than females, but the reasons are unclear. Now, a physician-scientist from Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian and colleagues at eight other centers have found that factors associated with statural growth differ by sex. Their recent publication, identified as the “Editor’s… Read More: For pediatric patients with Crohn’s disease, factors associated with statural… »

Heart Risk Factors Show Up Earlier in U.S. Black Women

THURSDAY, May 6, 2021 — Young Black American women have high rates of lifestyle-related risk factors for heart disease, a new study indicates. The findings show the need to help them adopt healthy eating and physical activity habits, as well as make it easier for them to access health care, the researchers said. “Young people… Read More: Heart Risk Factors Show Up Earlier in U.S. Black Women »