Hearing your newborn cry can be very stressful because it’s not always easy to understand why they’re crying. If they’ve eaten, are clean, and have napped, you can be left with the fear that the baby isn’t feeling well...
Pink eye, medically known as conjunctivitis, is a common and often highly contagious eye condition that affects individuals of all ages, particularly children. It involves inflammation or infection of the transparent membrane (conjunctiva) that lines the eyelid and covers...
Having a newborn brings excitement and so much love to a home, but it can also come with huge levels of worry. The first month of an infant’s life is the most dangerous, with many health conditions posing significant...
Children tend to be at a higher risk of catching the flu, with average infection rates 20% to 30% higher than adults. The influenza virus is serious, which means that parents should take preventive steps to keep their children...
Welcoming a new baby into the world is one of life’s most exciting experiences, but for many new moms, this time comes with a lot of strong emotions. In the days to months following childbirth, you may feel overwhelmed,...
Asthma is the single most common chronic disease in children, and its prevalence is rising rapidly. Several factors contribute to that rise, including genetic, environmental, and nutritional influences. For example, the mother’s diet during the prenatal period and the...
The Covid-19 pandemic has once again ignited discussions on the effects of vaccines on children. While some parents may see the risk of infections as low and decide to skip the vaccine, other families, states, countries, or even schools...