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Dr. Johanna Olson and team have made a significant finding: transgender individuals have sex hormone levels consistent with the sex they were assigned at birth.
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is a debilitating, incurable condition affecting approximately 1.5 million patients in the USA, with annual health care costs of more than $6 billion. The precise
Genetics and Environment Impact Familial Depression
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Recently, a few lucky patients of Children’s Hospital Los Angeles had an exciting day at the Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens. But this wasn’t just any visit; these patients were meeting animals
Raising Happy, Healthy Babies
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Always remember that the way you interact with your child during early development plays a very important role in his or her ability to bond, learn and ultimately be happy in the game of life.
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Supporting Team Members' Emotional and Psychosocial Health
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Through the Employee Assistance Program, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles supports team members’ emotional, psychosocial and spiritual wellness—professionally and personally.
Examining the Effects of the Overuse of Antibiotics
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