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Mysterious inflammatory syndrome tied to COVID-19 is showing up in adults in their early 20s
By Rachael Rettner published
A mysterious inflammatory syndrome tied to COVID-19 that has been reported in children is now also turning up in young adults in their early 20s.

At least 15 children in NYC are hospitalized with unusual inflammatory syndrome tied to COVID-19
By Rachael Rettner published
More than a dozen children in New York City have been hospitalized with an unusual inflammatory syndrome possibility related to COVID-19.

Study aims to uncover rate of COVID-19 infection among US children
By Nicoletta Lanese published
Participants and their families will submit samples remotely during the six-month study.

More than 'covid toes': Numerous reports of skin rashes tied to COVID-19
By Rachael Rettner published
Reports of skin rashes in patients with COVID-19 are cropping up around the world.

COVID-19 may be tied to rare syndrome in children, UK doctors warn
By Rachael Rettner published
Doctors in the U.K. are now warning of a possible connection between COVID-19 and an unusual inflammatory syndrome in children.

Do school closures really help reduce the spread of the coronavirus?
By Rachael Rettner published
A new review study questions how much school closures really help to reduce the disease's spread.

Activities and online resources for homebound kids: A coronavirus guide
By Mindy Weisberger published
Stuck at home with the kids because of coronavirus? Here’s a list of educational and entertaining activities to keep them occupied.

The Surprising Condition That Causes 1 in 5 Deaths
By Rachael Rettner published
About 20% of deaths worldwide are due to a condition that we don't hear much about: Sepsis.
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