Latest about children
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.
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.
China's respiratory outbreak is 'expected' and not caused by new virus
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
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
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.
Eating just 2 cannabis gummies can put small kids at risk of toxic effects
A study of a Colorado hospital network pinpoints the threshold of THC exposure that poses a danger to young children.
RSV: Symptoms, treatments, antibodies and vaccines
In healthy children and adults, RSV typically causes mild, cold-like symptoms, but it can cause more serious disease in infants, young kids and older people.
Rare gold coins and cremated infants were possible sacrificial gifts to the ancient gods of Carthage
Five gold coins unearthed from a temple in ancient Carthage depict the goddess Tanit and were likely left by wealthy worshippers alongside burials as an offering to deities.
