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Researchers Claim Clowns Help Sicks Kids Get Well Quicker

According to the new study, spending time with clowns can also reduce the duration of intravenous antibiotic use. II CLOWN CARAMELLO VIA PEXELS.

The old saying goes that laughter is the best medicine, and researchers found that youngsters seriously ill with pneumonia in hospital made a faster recovery after a visit from face-painted entertainers.

Spending time with a specially-trained medical clown can shorten the hospital stay for children, say scientists.

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