A cold here, the flu there — for parents, some years can bring a slew of back-to-back illnesses. With coughs that can be considered “normal” that last for up to six weeks, as well as multiple ear ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. JOPLIN, Mo. — The exciting time of back-to-school season can also bring an unwelcome guest: sickness. Freeman Health System ...

Dengue in children can start with mild, flu-like symptoms that are easy to overlook. Paediatrician says early recognition is important, especially in infants and young children. Here’s why parents ...

Few things cause as much worry for parents as a child with a fever. The flushed cheeks, warm forehead and droopy eyes often send caregivers into a spiral of concern. Although fevers can seem alarming, ...

(WXYZ) — In today’s Health Alert, as we enter cold and flu season, many parents are concerned about whether they should treat their child’s fever. When should ...

Is it just fussiness or a severe ear infection? Doctor helps us decode what an ear infection actually looks like and how one can deal with it.

A fever is typically harmless and can occur when the body fights an infection, such as the flu. Persistent high fevers or additional symptoms, such as abdominal pain or difficulty breathing, may ...

Parents get too hot about their kids' fevers, say researchers at Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions in a newly published study. When a fever strikes a child, most parents overmedicate, use cold baths ...

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Families concerned about rising respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and flu cases in the United States have a new potential obstacle to worry about – what appears to be an ...