I’m worried my child has an eating disorder
If you’re concerned that a child, typically a daughter, has an eating disorder, well, what should you do? The first
Hand, foot and mouth disease
Hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) is a common childhood illness that is caused by a viral infection. The most
Polio: symptoms, causes and treatment
What is polio? Polio (which is short for poliomyelitis) is an infectious disease that can cause permanent muscle weakness, paralysis,
How can I support my child who has anorexia?
Anorexia nervosa is an uncommon condition in teenagers, particularly teenage girls, but it causes enormous stress and concern, and for
What are some of the impacts of bulimia?
Bulimia is an eating disorder, which involves bingeing and then purging, so you feel guilty and you purge, and there
Mental illness in younger people
Like all of us, teenagers can feel a bit down sometimes. Everyday frustrations, disappointments, problems at school or family troubles
Diabetes: tips for children
Diabetes is a chronic (ongoing) condition characterised by high blood sugar levels due to the body’s inability to produce or
Measles: what you need to know
Measles is a very infectious and potentially serious illness that is caused by a type of virus called paramyxovirus. It
Good motor skills the key to fit kids
Children’s physical activity levels have declined over the past few decades, often in lieu of increased time spent in front
Juvenile chronic arthritis
Juvenile chronic arthritis or juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is long-term joint inflammation (arthritis) in children. It is not one condition,