Articles related to "Common Childhood Illnesses"

Unless one intends to house her child in a bubble, it's unlikely he will escape his youth without being affected by some common childhood illnesses.

Summer is a time of swimming, playing, imagining, coughing? Summer vacations from school can also carry the likelihood of children developing an illness. Why is this?

Vaccines help save lives. Some vaccines have served as sources of profit for pharmaceutical companies. Many others benefit the public but earn little money for doctors.

Some children come home each day complaining of headaches. There is reason to be concerned especially if symptoms continue or worsen.

The aim of this article is to provide a definition of croup, identify the causes, highlight the signs and symptoms and describe the treatments available.

Croup is a common respiratory condition in infants and toddlers. The barking cough that is the signature symptom for this condition can be frightening to new parents.

Probiotics use has increased rapidly in adults. Are these good bacteria a safe answer for health problems in kids as well?

Caring for a toddler who has the Swine Flu requires common sense health practices but most cases resolve without medical attention.

Think kids need to eat meat to reach their full potential? A nutrient dense vegetarian diet in childhood lays the groundwork for healthy eating for life.

Life in London's East End was not always easy, but a strong sense of community runs through Gilda O'Neill's affectionate portrait of her 1950s childhood.

The decision to stay at home with a baby or young child is difficult. This article provides some common sense guidelines for changing spending habits.