How to Care for Eczema-Prone Skin in Children
byChildhood eczema can be debilitating, uncomfortable, and sometimes even downright painful, for both parent and child. The condition causes itchy, leathery skin that can…
Childhood eczema can be debilitating, uncomfortable, and sometimes even downright painful, for both parent and child. The condition causes itchy, leathery skin that can…
Childhood eczema can be triggered by so many things: food, weather, temperature, pollution and yes even things like lotions and detergent. While more young…
Ah, the joys of parenthood! You’re probably marvelling at your baby’s tiny fingers, soft skin and that sweet newborn smell. But then you notice…
Chickenpox is one of those things that a child may eventually get. But what happens when its your kids who come home with a…
Breathing issues can be dangerous and even life-threatening in children. Parents should know the right thing to do if or when it happens to…
Ear infections affect everyone at one point in our lives. Including kids. They can be uncomfortable, alarming and sometimes even downright painful. We sat…
Conjunctivitis or ‘pink eye’ can raise a lot of alarm bells. Unfortunately, kids get them quite frequently. And what’s worse, such eye infections can…
Ever noticed tiny white spots on your child’s skin? Ever wondered what they are and how they can be treated? We sat down with…
Imagine a child grappling with ceaseless discomfort. Their innocent laughter stifled by persistent itching, their excitement dampened by rashes that never seem to go…
The common cold spares no one. Not even pregnant women, unfortunately. So when expectant mums get the sniffles, when is it time to worry?…
Just this past week on November 21, the World Health Organisation (WHO) released a statement about reports from northern China regarding an alarming number…
It’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…
Do your kids often get pain in their joints? Aching elbows and knees, excruciating discomfort in their wrists and ankles? The joints of our…
Pertussis, or most commonly known as whooping cough is a widespread infection of the respiratory disease. This infection mainly affects babies younger than six…
Babies are adorable; all you want to do is bury your face in their cheeks. But for new mums with fragile newborns fresh out…
Our 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….
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in children can cause all sorts of bowel issues. For children, this condition can severely reduce their quality of life….
Irritable bowel syndrome or IBS, is a chronic inflammation of the gut. It causes abdominal pain, diarrhoea, and bloody stools. It usually starts in…
Hearing loss in kids can be devastating for their physical and mental development. Especially if not identified early. Pay attention to any signs of…
Hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) is very common among young children. It can infect your baby as well. It is not fatal, but…
Can you imagine a silent world completely devoid of sounds? One where you can’t listen to music or hear the voice of your loved…
Asthma can start at any age, even for babies. It may get better, worse, or remain the same as they age. But whichever way,…
You’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…
Kidney cancer is a rare disorder that affects children (as well as adults). It attacks the body’s main filtration system, resulting in various health…
Mosquitoes are always seen as an annoying pest, or at the very least, a mild inconvenience. But as we know, these tiny critters are…
There is so much stigma surrounding the medical condition known as epilepsy, which affects 7.8 out of 1000 people in Malaysia. This figure may…
People often have such negative views about having a special needs child, even if it’s something relatively mild like ADHD or dyslexia. Disabled individuals…
Disability—a common word used to describe a small minority of individuals who were born a little different than the rest of us. They may…
Colds are one of those annoying but harmless things you get a few times every year. Some sneezing and a runny nose, congestion, and…
Dyslexia 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…
According to a report, there are between 10% to15% of dyslexic children in Malaysia. Many go undiagnosed, and many more struggle to keep up…
There has been a recent surge of interest in mental health in Malaysia over the past decade. You won’t have to search that far…
No one wants to hear that their child is disabled. Yet probably one condition that flies under the radar more often than we’d like…
Nutrition plays a big role in your child’s overall wellbeing. When it comes to vision and eye health, food can be the first line…
This illness needs no introduction. COVID-19 is a relatively new infectious disease first discovered in 2019 in Wuhan, China. It was the cause of…
We 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…
Measles is a highly contagious disease that is easily transmissible from person to person via droplets and close contact. It is important for newborns…
Babies 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…
Psoriasis is a genetic disorder that causes itchy, red bumps to appear on the skin. It can be passed from parent to child and…
Fevers are common among children, but new parents can be extra anxious when it happens to their newborns. After all, babies are still small…
Kids catch lots of bugs in their first few years of life such as colds and other respiratory infections are common as well, but kids…
Children experience different kinds of foot problems similar to adults. These conditions show different characteristics where some may occur more frequently in children due…
Asthma is a disease that affects the airways. According to Asthma Malaysia: Asthma affects almost a quarter of all children in Malaysia and up…
Stop scratching! You have probably heard that a zillion times. However, it is hard to just stop scratching when you are suffering from dry,…
As parents, it can get overwhelming and stressful when your kid falls sick over and over again. No matter how we try to protect…
It’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…
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Cri-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…