Summary: A University of Kansas study found that parents often trust AI-generated health information for their children more than advice from healthcare professionals when the authorship is unknown. The study highlights concerns about the increasing reliance on AI for critical … [Read more...]
NIH Grant Funds Study on New Child Sleep and Activity Tracker
Summary: Bridget Armstrong, PhD, has been awarded a $3.5 million grant from the NIH to exam PATCH, a unit intended to observe children’s health metrics these as exercise amounts and slumber. Contrary to existing trackers that are not personalized for children, PATCH is modest, … [Read more...]
How to Help Your Child Get Enough Healthy, Brain-Boosting Sleep
Anyone who has raised kids knows that managing their sleep can be one of the most challenging aspects of parenting. But not everyone understands just how vital that sleep is. Adequate sleep is a bedrock of a child’s physical and mental health, said Dr. Jill Kaar, an associate … [Read more...]