childhood illnesses

Discover common childhood illnesses and tips for parents to manage them. Get practical advice on symptoms, treatment, and when to seek help.

This Singapore girl has Gaucher's disease, a rare illness that causes her tummy to bloat abnormally like a pregnant woman's...

The child has been diagnosed with an illness. When is it safe to send him back to school? Let's find out.

This mum wants to share her story with everyone to create awareness about this disease.

One devoted mother decided to donate two of her organs, putting her life on the line, just so her son can have a second chance at life.

A limbless teen from Nigeria who had dreams of starting her own business, has sadly passed away. She was only 19 years old.

"This photograph was made in a moment that we as parents could offer her no comfort, her pushing us away whilst she rode out this searing pain in solitude"

Cases have decreased last year, but the CDC is currently seeing a spike in the number of cases for 2016.

"I never used to think about the future, because I didn't want to. But now, I do think about it." Learn about Eliza O'Neill, the little girl who bravely underwent the first surgery of its kind in order to combat her rare disorder!

Here is some vital information about myths and facts of 5 diseases.

Dr Tan Kuanyang, Paediatrician at Thomson Paediatric Centre talks to us about common childhood illnesses and explains what symptoms should be taken more seriously than others.

The condition, Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis, caused her body to go into septic shock, shutting down her major organs and cutting off the blood supply to her limbs