Category : Pediatrics


Kerala's infant mortality rate beats United States

In a remarkable public health achievement, the Indian state of Kerala has reported a lower infant mortality rate than the United States, challenging global perceptions and setting a new benchmark for healthcare in developing nations.

Toddler dies after being left in hot car in Utah

A community in Utah is in mourning after a two-year-old boy tragically died from heat exhaustion. The child was accidentally left inside a sweltering vehicle for several hours as outside temperatures reached 100°F (38°C).

Fathers' smoking before conception harms child health

Groundbreaking research from the University of Bristol establishes a direct link between paternal smoking before conception and increased health risks for children, including asthma, obesity, and weakened immune systems.

Boy, 12, Hospitalised After Vaping: 'Chest On Fire'

A 12-year-old British boy was rushed to hospital with severe chest pain and breathing difficulties after using an illegal vape. Doctors issue urgent warning on the dangers of illicit e-cigarettes to children.

Chickenpox in Children: A UK Parent's Survival Guide

Everything UK parents need to know about chickenpox. Discover how to spot the signs, effective home remedies to ease the itch, crucial red flags requiring a doctor, and the latest NHS guidance on the chickenpox vaccine.

5-Year-Old's 3am Chick-fil-A Adventure Stuns Florida

A resourceful five-year-old boy from Florida was found by police on a solo 3am mission to get chicken nuggets from Chick-fil-A, having managed to leave his home undetected and cross busy roads in his quest.

Girl orphaned as dad dies on same date as mum

A 12-year-old girl has been tragically orphaned after her father died suddenly on the exact same date her mother passed away two years prior, in a devastating coincidence that has shattered a family.

Boy, 8, dies after hotel jacuzzi electrocution

A family holiday turns to tragedy as an 8-year-old boy, Rykelan Brown, dies after a suspected electrocution in a Tennessee hotel jacuzzi. The incident is under police investigation.

Boy's blurry vision reveals rare brain tumour

A six-year-old boy's routine eye test uncovered a life-threatening brain tumour. His parents share their harrowing story to urge other families not to overlook vision changes in children.

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