Most group A strep infections cause mild illnesses like strep throat — but when that bacteria spreads to the blood and deep tissue, it can trigger streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS), a lethal ...

Exposure to antibiotics prior to age 2 is associated with a 24% increased risk of asthma and 33% increased risk of food allergies in later childhood, researchers reported recently in the Journal of ...

The frequency of changing their bedding isn't a hard and fast rule, as it largely depends on personal preferences and the ...

The bacteria is commonly spread through respiratory ... The telltale sign is usually when a child’s cough continues past day seven. “When kids are breathing fast or breathing hard, regardless ...

The same research suggests that your child's favourite comfort blanket might also be a hotbed for dirt and bacteria. The study was conducted by researchers from MattressNextDay who swabbed ...