Latest about children
Angelman syndrome: A disorder that stops people walking and speaking
Angelman syndrome is a rare disease that disrupts the normal development and function of cells, particularly in the nervous system, leading to severe developmental delays and learning disabilities.
Natural selection is unfolding right now in these remote villages in Nepal
Physiological traits that help Tibetan women survive at high altitudes are being selected for within the population, meaning they may be becoming more common, new research hints.
Scientists finally explain MIS-C, the rare post-COVID sydrome seen in kids
MIS-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.
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.
Many kids are unsure if Alexa and Siri have feelings or think like people, study finds
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
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
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
An algorithm reduced rates of antibiotics use in kids treated at Tanzanian primary care facilities without compromising their chances of getting better.
