PEDIATRIC CANCER

Oct 21 2025HEALTH

Air Pollution: A Hidden Threat to Children’s Health

Air pollution is a big problem. It's not just about smoggy skies and bad air. It's also about kids getting sick. Scientists have been looking into how air pollution affects children's health. They found that kids exposed to dirty air are more likely to get cancer. The study looked at lots of research. They found 41, 858 studies. But only 89 were good enough to use. ...

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Jul 10 2025HEALTH

How Moving More Can Help Kids Fight Cancer

Kids need to move around to stay healthy. But when they have cancer, it's tough to keep up with physical activity. This can make them feel worse and lower their overall well-being. In Ecuador, many kids don't get enough exercise. Only a few spend more than an hour a week being active. This is a big problem, especially for those fighting cancer. Researchers want to s...

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Jun 03 2025HEALTH

Targeted Hope: Fighting Childhood Brain Tumors

SHH medulloblastoma is a serious type of brain tumor that affects kids. The usual way to fight it is with surgery, chemo, and radiation. These treatments can be tough on young bodies and minds, causing long-term problems. So, scientists are looking for better, more precise ways to tackle this disease. One promising approach is using immunotoxins. These are like smart...

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Nov 02 2024POLITICS

Pushing for More Pediatric Cancer Research Funds

Long Island lawmakers are calling for a bigger budget for pediatric cancer research. Currently, only 4% of the National Institutes of Health's $47. 1 billion budget goes to common childhood cancers. This includes cancers like brain tumors, lymphoma, and leukemia. Other types of childhood cancer don't even meet the reporting threshold. Politicians at both federal and ...

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