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Scientists finally explain MIS-C, the rare post-COVID sydrome seen in kidsMIS-C, a rare post-COVID inflammatory syndrome in children, may be triggered when the immune system mistakes its own proteins for those of the virus.
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Did pandemic lockdowns stunt kids' immune systems long-term?Common illnesses spiked in kids as COVID-related social distancing policies were lifted. But experts say this doesn't reflect a long-term change in children's immune systems.
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Many kids are unsure if Alexa and Siri have feelings or think like people, study findsA small study in Scotland suggests many kids overestimate the agency and intellect of AI assistants like Alexa, Siri and Google Assistant.
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4 genes' activity could be key to faster appendicitis diagnosisAn 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.
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Seizures may be a cause of sudden unexplained child deathsFootage from the nursery cameras of children who died of explained causes suggests that seizures are likely implicated in the tragedies.
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New algorithm dramatically cuts unnecessary antibiotic use in kidsAn algorithm reduced rates of antibiotics use in kids treated at Tanzanian primary care facilities without compromising their chances of getting better.
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Kids under 5 with HIV are dying at high rates. Here's why.Among people on HIV meds, young children are the likeliest to die, often due to late diagnosis or treatment interruptions.
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China's respiratory outbreak is 'expected' and not caused by new virusEvidence suggests the outbreak is being caused by several known pathogens, the World Health Organization said.
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Kids' use of melatonin 'exceedingly common,' Colorado study findsResearchers 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.
