China Reports Rise in ‘Flu-Like’ Cases Among Children, WHO Dispels Rumours
byJust this past week on November 21, the World Health Organisation (WHO) released a statement about reports from northern China regarding an alarming number…
Common Child Illness
If you haven’t noticed, there a variety of illness and disorders that easily affects us, the human. Sometimes, even the littlest of things or thing you never thought of can actually affect us in the most horrible way. Take extra precaution and get more information on how to cope with certain illness and disorders from this section.
It’s RSV Season: Here’s What You Need to Know
byIt’s the time of year again where it’s raining most evenings and causing people to be sick due to the weather. One of the…
Joint Pain in Kids: Expert Guidance for a Pain-Free Childhood
byDo your kids often get pain in their joints? Aching elbows and knees, excruciating discomfort in their wrists and ankles? The joints of our…
Everything Parents Need to Know About Whooping Cough (Pertussis)
byPertussis, or most commonly known as whooping cough is a widespread infection of the respiratory disease. This infection mainly affects babies younger than six…
Don’t Kiss Me: Baby Hospitalised After Kisses from Relative
byBabies are adorable; all you want to do is bury your face in their cheeks. But for new mums with fragile newborns fresh out…
Mummies Share Tips on Pregnancy Constipation and Childhood Diarrhoea
byOur bowel movements tell us a lot about our health. They could be the early indicator to tell us that something is wrong with our bodies….
Doctor Tells All on Irritable Bowel Syndrome in Children (Part 2 of 2)
byIrritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in children can cause all sorts of bowel issues. For children, this condition can severely reduce their quality of life….
Doctor Tells All on Irritable Bowel Syndrome in Children (Part 1 of 2)
byIrritable bowel syndrome or IBS, is a chronic inflammation of the gut. It causes abdominal pain, diarrhoea, and bloody stools. It usually starts in…
Protecting Little Ears: An Expert’s Guide to Paediatric Hearing Loss (Part 2 of 2)
byHearing loss in kids can be devastating for their physical and mental development. Especially if not identified early. Pay attention to any signs of…
How to Manage Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease
byHand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) is very common among young children. It can infect your baby as well. It is not fatal, but…
Protecting Little Ears: An Expert’s Guide to Paediatric Hearing Loss (Part 1 of 2)
byCan you imagine a silent world completely devoid of sounds? One where you can’t listen to music or hear the voice of your loved…
How to Manage Your Baby’s Asthma
byAsthma can start at any age, even for babies. It may get better, worse, or remain the same as they age. But whichever way,…
Mums, Relieve Dry and Itchy Skin For You and Your Little One with This Secret Ingredient
byYou’re having a terrific day outside; the weather’s nice, you’re enjoying some fresh air and nothing could possibly ruin your mood. But then out…
Battling Childhood Kidney Cancer: Insights from a Top Specialist
byKidney cancer is a rare disorder that affects children (as well as adults). It attacks the body’s main filtration system, resulting in various health…
Mozzie Menace: An Updated Guide on Dealing with Pesky Mosquitoes
byMosquitoes are always seen as an annoying pest, or at the very least, a mild inconvenience. But as we know, these tiny critters are…
International Epilepsy Day: It’s High-Time to End the Stigma
byThere is so much stigma surrounding the medical condition known as epilepsy, which affects 7.8 out of 1000 people in Malaysia. This figure may…
Here’s Why You’re Extra Blessed to Be Expecting a Special Child
byPeople often have such negative views about having a special needs child, even if it’s something relatively mild like ADHD or dyslexia. Disabled individuals…
Meet These Gifted Youngsters Who Are Making Waves in Malaysia
byDisability—a common word used to describe a small minority of individuals who were born a little different than the rest of us. They may…
Cracking the Cold Case: Shocking Myths about the Common Cold that Will Surprise You
byColds are one of those annoying but harmless things you get a few times every year. Some sneezing and a runny nose, congestion, and…
Debunked Dyslexia Myths You Need to Know
byDyslexia is an often-misunderstood disorder in Malaysia. Much like other neurological childhood disorders, it is rife with stigma and ignorance. If you’re wondering about…
How to Help a Dyslexic Child
byAccording to a report, there are between 10% to15% of dyslexic children in Malaysia. Many go undiagnosed, and many more struggle to keep up…
Shedding Light on Mental Health in Malaysia: Expectation Vs Reality
byThere has been a recent surge of interest in mental health in Malaysia over the past decade. You won’t have to search that far…
“Mummy, I Can’t Read!”: What to Do If You Suspect Your Child Has Dyslexia
byNo one wants to hear that their child is disabled. Yet probably one condition that flies under the radar more often than we’d like…
6 Foods to Improve Your Child’s Eyesight
byNutrition plays a big role in your child’s overall wellbeing. When it comes to vision and eye health, food can be the first line…
Baby Vaccination 101: COVID-19 Vaccine
byThis illness needs no introduction. COVID-19 is a relatively new infectious disease first discovered in 2019 in Wuhan, China. It was the cause of…
Baby Vaccination 101: MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella) Vaccine
byWe recently talked about the measles vaccine. But in Malaysia it is commonly incorporated as a 3-in-1 vaccine meant to protect newborns not only…
Baby Vaccination 101: Measles Vaccine
byMeasles is a highly contagious disease that is easily transmissible from person to person via droplets and close contact. It is important for newborns…
Common Culprits that May be Triggering Your Baby’s Sensitive Skin
byBabies are naturally born with sensitive skin. They’ve been growing inside the safe and sterile environment of their mother’s womb for nine months before…
How to Tell if Your Child Has Psoriasis
byPsoriasis is a genetic disorder that causes itchy, red bumps to appear on the skin. It can be passed from parent to child and…
AskMeDoctor! Season 4 Episode 9: Fever in Babies & Kids: When to Hit the Panic Button?
byFevers are common among children, but new parents can be extra anxious when it happens to their newborns. After all, babies are still small…
AskMeDoctor! Season 4 Episode 7: UTI in Kids: Here’s What to Know & What to Do
byKids catch lots of bugs in their first few years of life such as colds and other respiratory infections are common as well, but kids…
AskMeDoctor! Season 4 Episode 6: Common Foot Conditions in Kids
byChildren experience different kinds of foot problems similar to adults. These conditions show different characteristics where some may occur more frequently in children due…
Childhood Asthma in the Face Of COVID-19
byAsthma is a disease that affects the airways. According to Asthma Malaysia: Asthma affects almost a quarter of all children in Malaysia and up…
AskMeDoctor! Season 3 Episode 16 – Eczema: Should You Soothe or Manage?
byStop scratching! You have probably heard that a zillion times. However, it is hard to just stop scratching when you are suffering from dry,…
AskMeDoctor! Season 3 Episode 13: Why Does My Child Fall Sick Easily?
byAs parents, it can get overwhelming and stressful when your kid falls sick over and over again. No matter how we try to protect…
In Times of COVID-19, Don’t Delay Your Child’s Immunisation Shots
byIt’s unfortunate that we are far from over the COVID-19 pandemic, very much so from its repercussions as well. The pandemic put a lot…
AskMeDoctor! Season 3 Episode 1: Children Development & Milestones: The First Five Years
byAre you concerned whether your children are on par with the developmental milestones? Or you are wondering about ways to get your children to…
AIRFREE Air Purifiers Can Help Destroy COVID-19 Virus
byAir purifiers that can kill coronavirus? Yes! Don’t worry, you didn’t misread. According to exclusive distributor F J Benjamin Holdings (FJB), AIRFREE® brand of air…
The Mystery Of “Cri-Du-Chat” Syndrome and Things Parents Should Know!
byCri-Du-Chat means the cry of the cat in French. Have you heard of this syndrome? Cri-Du-Chat is a rare syndrome and a genetic disorder…
What Is A Tourette Syndrome And How Can It Affect Children?
byHave you ever seen anyone with a Tourette syndrome before? You would have been surprised if you see them for the first time. People…
AskMeDoctor! Season 2 Episode 4: Children’s Skin Conditions And Health
byIt must be hard for parents with children that have any type of skin problem. Their daily activities are disrupted by these irritating triggers…
Your Kids Are Having Trouble While Peeing? Things You Should Know About UTI
byWell, do you know that Urinary Tract Infection or UTI is common to children? As many as 8 out of 100 girls and 2…
Why Febrile Seizure or Febrile Fit in Children Is One of Every Parent’s Nightmares?
byMina’s* eldest son, Adrian, was about a year old when he had his first febrile fit. He had been nursing a fever when the…
Mental Health & Your Child: Know the Warning Signs & What Parents Can Do
byWhen it comes to discussions about mental health, most people would think that adults would be the ones who struggle most with issues like…
AskMeDoctor! Season 2 Episode 2: “Is There a Difference Between Common Cold & Flu?”
byHas your child ever been in an endless battle with a cold? Constant sneezing and coughing which will disrupt your little one’s daily activities?…
“Mummy, I Can’t Poo!” Part II | When All Else Fails, Here Are The Things That You Should Do
byConstipation happens – in both adults and children. While in a previous article, we looked at its reasons, this time around, we thought of delving…
Flu Vaccine In The Time Of Covid – Your Questions Answered
byThe onset of the coming winter heralds the start of the flu season in the Northern Hemisphere. To counter that, the 2020 – 2021…
Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD) | Treatments & Prevention
byHand, foot and mouth disease or shortly known as HFMD is a disease that is caused by the Coxsackievirus and Enteroviruses. HFMD is highly…
Oral Pain Struggle: Help! My Child Refuses To Eat Anything
byAt some point in their lives, babies and children will experience some types of soreness in their mouths. If you are a mother to…