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Many kids are unsure if Alexa and Siri have feelings or think like people, study finds
By Joe Phelan published
A small study in Scotland suggests many kids overestimate the agency and intellect of AI assistants like Alexa, Siri and Google Assistant.
4 genes' activity could be key to faster appendicitis diagnosis
By Emily Cooke published
An analysis of children's gene activity suggests that more severe forms of appendicitis can be distinguished from milder cases based on the activity of four genes.
Seizures may be a cause of sudden unexplained child deaths
By Stephanie Pappas published
Footage from the nursery cameras of children who died of explained causes suggests that seizures are likely implicated in the tragedies.
New algorithm dramatically cuts unnecessary antibiotic use in kids
By Nicoletta Lanese published
An algorithm reduced rates of antibiotics use in kids treated at Tanzanian primary care facilities without compromising their chances of getting better.
Kids under 5 with HIV are dying at high rates. Here's why.
By Nicoletta Lanese published
Among people on HIV meds, young children are the likeliest to die, often due to late diagnosis or treatment interruptions.
China's respiratory outbreak is 'expected' and not caused by new virus
By Emily Cooke published
Evidence suggests the outbreak is being caused by several known pathogens, the World Health Organization said.
Kids' use of melatonin 'exceedingly common,' Colorado study finds
By Nicoletta Lanese published
Researchers have raised concerns about the high number of kids and preteens consistently taking melatonin, because the long-term safety of the sleep aid has not been well-studied.
Antibiotics growing gravely ineffective for childhood infections
By Emily Cooke published
A study found that many common antibiotics were less than 50% effective at treating serious bacterial infections in children and newborn babies in the Asia-Pacific.
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