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Celebrating Women in Medicine

Stanford Childrens

Most of them are completely dependent on IV nutrition. She’s investigating possible factors, such as the environment, endocrine disruptors, and the immune system, to understand how to drive better outcomes. I wanted to make an impact on their lives.”

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COVID-19’s Impact on Youth Physical Activity

Spark PE

Of particular importance are the effects of moderate-intensity physical activity on functioning of the immune system, which protects us from viral and bacterial infections. Physical activity helps the immune system detect infections early and reduce the severity [SJ5] of infections. Sports Medicine. 2021 Apr 20:1-14.