It was 1959 and Duguay, of Clearwater, Florida, had polio. It mostly preyed on children and was one of the most feared ...

Parents live and die by bedtime (or at least that’s how it feels, right?), but getting a toddler on board with the idea can ...

When Callie turned a month old, she began to cough, prompting a visit to the doctor, who didn’t suspect anything serious. By the following night, Callie was doing worse. They went back.

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A five-year-old boy, described as "kind-souled," tragically died from a severe allergic reaction after collapsing at his ...

Benedict Blythe died in hospital after he vomited and collapsed at his school in Lincolnshire in December 2021.

Within one to two weeks, the cough becomes more intense — harsh, violent fits that leave you gasping for air. Sometimes, a ...

Bedtime can be an absolute nightmare. For many parents, it can feel like the hardest part of the day. Just ...

Dana’s two-year-old son has jolted awake, sat bolt upright then flopped straight back to sleep like nothing happened.

Saturday night is mainly clear and a bit muggier than previous nights as humidity increases. Expect lows in the 70s by Sunday morning. With the increased humidity in place, some pop-up storms are ...

Many kids are spending a lot of unnecessary time under observation in a hospital following a sudden allergic emergency, a new ...