Category : Pediatrics


Brave Mila, 5, loses cancer battle after treatment hope dashed

The courageous story of five-year-old Mila Sneddon from Falkirk, who captured a nation's heart, ends in tragedy as she loses her fight against acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. Her family's desperate plea for NHS-funded CAR-T therapy came too late.

Mum's heartbreak over keeping daughters apart

A mother reveals her agonising decision to keep her two daughters separated after one was diagnosed with a rare and life-threatening condition. The family's story is one of love, sacrifice, and a desperate plea for understanding.

Teen's mirror discovery reveals cancer symptom

Molly Cuddihy, 19, diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma after discovering a tiny lump on her collarbone. Her quick action led to life-saving treatment at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust.

Eye tilt symptom reveals child's brain tumour

The story of a mother's intuition and the crucial eye symptom that uncovered her daughter's rare brain tumour, optic nerve glioma. Learn the signs every parent should know.

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.

Baby's 'Stubbornness' Diagnosed as Rare Stroke

A UK baby's missed developmental milestones were actually a rare stroke. This is the story of his parents' fight for a diagnosis and his incredible recovery against the odds.

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.

Mum's NHS Plea After Toddler Dies From Sepsis

A grieving mother from Milton Keynes issues a desperate warning to parents after her three-year-old daughter died from sepsis following an NHS 111 call handler's error.

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