We unpack the most common causes of middle ear infections and the most effective treatments, including how grommets work
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Hand, foot and mouth disease
Hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) is a common childhood illness causing mouth sores and a skin rash. Read about the symptoms, treatment and how to prevent infection by this viral illness.
Polio: symptoms, causes and treatment
Polio is an infectious disease that can cause permanent muscle weakness, paralysis, and in severe cases, can be life-threatening.
Meningitis
Meningitis: what is it, what causes it and what are the symptoms? Find out all you need to know, plus risk factors, treatment and prevention.
Video: How to use a digital thermometer
The most commonly used thermometer in the home is the digital thermometer. Find out how to record a temperature orally using a digital thermometer.
Diabetes: tips for children
Help your child manage diabetes with these 7 useful tips.
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 is spread from person to person by coughing, sneezing or sometimes kissing.
Good motor skills the key to fit kids
Children with low motor skills found to have poorer health-related fitness measures.
Juvenile chronic arthritis
Juvenile chronic arthritis or juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is long-term joint inflammation (arthritis) in children. The main symptom is having painful joints for no obvious reason.
Special diets for autism lack evidence
Parents of children with autism often try dietary changes or supplements to help improve the condition but a new review concludes that there is little solid evidence that any work.