Why Many Kids With High Cholesterol Genes Aren't Getting Treated
Researchers followed 341 children with familial hypercholesterolemia—a genetic condition that causes dangerously high cholesterol from birth—for three years to …
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Can a Folate Supplement Help Kids with Autism? What Science Says
Some children with autism may have trouble getting enough folate (a B vitamin) into their brains, even when they eat foods with folate. Researchers have found …
Read MoreVitamin D May Help Kids Recover Faster From Kawasaki Disease
Kawasaki disease is a serious illness that affects young children and can damage their hearts. Researchers tested whether adding vitamin D to standard …
Read MoreNew Drug Helps Young Kids With Rare Bone Disease Grow Taller
A rare genetic disease called XLH makes children very short because their bodies can't use phosphate properly. Researchers studied a new medicine called …
Read MoreNew Cholesterol Treatment Shows Promise for Rare Genetic Disorder
Smith-Lemli-Opitz syndrome (SLOS) is a rare genetic condition where the body can't make enough cholesterol properly. Researchers tested a new cholesterol …
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