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What causes childhood constipation – and does it ever go away? Here’s what parents need to know.

Parenthood comes with its own unique challenges, but having a child who can’t poop is up there. If you’ve ever struggled with the experience of having a child who is constipated, know this: You’re not alone. If constipation isn’t treated, it can lead to stomach pain, a decrease in appetite and even vomiting due to a buildup of stool. “In severe cases, a child may develop what appears to be diarrhea – large amounts of loose stool that is leaking around the impacted, harder stool,” said Dr. Michael Bauer, clinical assistant professor of pediatrics at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. If your child his struggling with regular constipation, Bauer recommends talking to your pediatrician as “understanding the basis for the constipation is key to any treatment plan.”

Radioligand therapy, a ‘game-changer’ for cancer treatment, forces manufacturers to race against a ticking clock

Dr. Leo I. Gordon, a professor of cancer research at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine, said the hesitation often comes down to finances.

Producing radioligand therapy is expensive, and companies have to be willing to shoulder the costs and navigate a challenging supply chain in the hope that they can eventually make a profit.

“I’m not sure it’s a great message to send that everything is based on profit mode and all,” he said, “but it certainly does exist in medicine, oncology and the world.”

What to know about the symptoms and treatment of norovirus as it spreads across the US

Dr. Karen Krueger, an assistant professor of medicine and infectious diseases at Northwestern University, told ABC News that often people don’t even to be tested for norovirus.

Florida won’t ask high school athletes about menstrual history after criticism

However, the chair-elect of the American Academy of Pediatrics’ Council on Sports Medicine & Fitness told The Associated Press on Thursday that the earlier Florida proposal wasn’t consistent with its guidelines since the academy only recommends that a medical eligibility form be sent to the school, not personal medical information.

“And we recognize that is very problematic,” said Rebecca Carl, an associate professor of pediatrics at Northwestern University. “These were not designed to be shared with the schools.”

How long can people survive in the rubble of an earthquake?

People with traumatic injuries, including crush injuries and limb amputations, face the most critical survival window, said Dr. George Chiampas, an emergency medicine specialist at Northwestern University’s Feinberg medical school.

“If you don’t pull them out in one hour, in that golden hour, there’s really a very low chance of survival,” he said.

Those with other illnesses, whose health depends on medications, also face grim chances, Chiampas said.

It’s Time for a Reality Check on Eggs

Eggs contain vitamins B, E and D, and they’re low in saturated fat. “You get high protein for low calories,” said Bethany Doerfler, a researcher and dietitian at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. They also contain nutrients that are beneficial for your eyes and bones, Ms. Heller said.

How does the top-rated TLC eating plan help lower your cholesterol?

Ranked as fifth best overall in the U.S. News and World Report’s annual ranking of popular eating plan, the TLC (therapeutic lifestyle changes), which was devised by the National Institutes of Health to help people lower their LDL cholesterol levels, is more of a program than a diet plan. It offers an eating plan, but also recommends other lifestyle modifications including 30 minutes of activity each day and weight management in an 80-page booklet available online. The program focuses on how changing eating habits might help lower “bad” cholesterol. The dietary part of the program emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean meats and fish, while advising the avoidance of saturated and trans-fats. One thing people don’t understand is that the more you eat something, such as sugar, the more you will crave it, Van Horn says. “So the more frequently the average consumer goes for fruits or vegetables or whole grain products the more they will crave them,” says Linda Van Horn, PhD, RD, professor emeritus of nutrition at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. The eating plan suggests avoiding foods high in sodium, sugar, trans fats and saturated fats. One good thing about the TLC is that it doesn’t suggest completely avoiding any foods, says Van Horn. “What people fail to recognize is that by ignoring certain foods in the diet, they are doing themselves a disservice nutritionally as well as metabolically,” Van Horn says.