Inflammation is the body’s response to infection or trauma. It is a defense mechanism that the immune system uses to fight off bacteria or heal injuries. However, there are times when the immune system is dysregulated and causes autoinflammatory diseases in children. Autoinflammatory diseases cause regular bursts of inflammation that can cause a range of…

Chickenpox is a very common and highly infectious illness that affects young children. The varicella-zoster virus causes it, and around 4 million people catch the virus every year across the USA. It is generally a mild illness, and the risk of catching it can be reduced by taking the varicella-zoster virus vaccine. Read on to learn…

Jaundice is a common condition in newborns that causes their skin and the whites of their eyes to go yellow. It happens when there is an overload of bilirubin in the bloodstream, which the liver can’t properly break down. It generally goes away as the liver develops, although your baby might need treatment to lower…

Lactose intolerance happens when the body can’t easily break down or digest lactose, a sugar in milk and milk products. If your child has lactose intolerance, they may have uncomfortable symptoms after eating or drinking milk products. Read on to learn more about lactose intolerance in children and what you can do to help if…

Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is the sudden and unexplained death of a seemingly healthy baby between the ages of one month and one year old. Even after a thorough investigation, there may not be a clear cause of death.  In this article, we will take a closer look at the symptoms, causes, and prevention…