As in London during World War II, the aerial warfare of contemporary conflicts reflects ‘The Return of Total War’ and its ...

We tend to think of COVID-19 as a respiratory illness. But, like many viruses, COVID can also affect your skin and cause ...

There were an estimated 10.3 million cases of measles in 2023 globally -- an increase of 20% from the previous year, ...

"Seven of the reported cases were serious, presenting with generalized red and sometimes itchy skin bumps, fever, weakness in ...

About 60 children, including those with mobility issues, sensitivity to sensory stimuli and their siblings got a chance to ...

Varicella-zoster virus causes chickenpox and is a member of the herpes virus group. It is extremely contagious and causes a ...

The alarming increase in childhood obesity worldwide, had contributed to the increased prevalence of type 2 diabetes (T2D) in children and adolescents. The role of obesity in the development of T2D ...

FOR SOME KIDS IT’S A REALLY SCARY TIME OF YEAR. LET’S TALK ABOUT THAT WITH DOCTOR ERIKA LEE, A PSYCHOLOGIST AT BOSTON CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL. GREAT TO SEE YOU, DOCTOR. DOCTOR LEE, WHAT ARE YOU ...

“One of the key things that is unique to scurvy is developing red or blue spots on the skin, usually the legs ... He had developed a tell-tale rash, described as red pinpoints across his legs ...

It's difficult to estimate how many children have developed a rash with COVID-19 since children who have a rash but no other symptoms might not be tested. An estimated 20% of adults who contract COVID ...

Scabies is caused by a parasitic mite which burrows under the skin and lays eggs, which causes intense itching and blisters to appear. It is easily spread via skin-to-skin contact, or by sharing ...