Cold weather, dry air, an overactive immune system or our modern lifestyle. The causes may vary, but an increasing number of ...

Measles — also called rubeola — is highly contagious and can be serious and even fatal for small children. While death rates have been falling worldwide as more children receive the measles vaccine, ...

When summer started, Lyme Disease wasn’t the first thing that crossed Syndi Raiber’s mind. Raiber, a resident of Litchfield, couldn’t even fathom that her 19-month-old daughter ...

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s repeated support for vaccines during Senate confirmation hearings follows a long history of ...

Ticks are so small that it's easy to miss when they bite. But they're worth making a big deal over, experts say, because ticks can spread serious diseases. Knowing what to look for can help you ...

In its early stages, kidney disease may not cause any symptoms or signs. However, as it progresses, it can cause symptoms such as itchy skin, pruritus, and a rash. Around 35.5 million adults in ...

Melonie Bray had the world at her feet before being bitten by a tiny parasite - and saw her life turned upside down. She was left unable to talk, open her eyes or play with her young daughter ...

Meanwhile, her condition continued to deteriorate. “My whole body felt like it was convulsing,” said Mel. “It was like everything was pushing down. My fingers stayed closed, my legs began playing up ...

The war in Gaza has been devastating for children, with more than 13,000 killed, an estimated 25,000 injured, and at least another 25,000 taken to hospital for malnutrition, according to UN agencies.

Partially funded by the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), with support from the European Union, the trial is intended to support a pivotal Phase 3 study in children ... This ...

A child is “no match for the billions of dollars spent hijacking their attention”, a filmmaker has warned in a plea for strengthened child safety online. Baroness Kidron, whose credits include Bridget ...

Martin faces multiple charges, including risk of injury to a minor, illegal sexual contact with a victim under age 16, possession of child pornography, and second-degree sexual assault, police said.