A diphtheria outbreak has killed seven children in Deeg district, Rajasthan. The disease is a bacterial infection caused by ...

Tonsillitis itself is not contagious. However, “the viruses and bacteria that cause tonsillitis are highly contagious and can spread through respiratory droplets when an infected person coughs, ...

In Rajasthan's Deeg district, diphtheria has claimed the lives of at least seven children. This is a highly preventable ...

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A diphtheria outbreak in Ferozepur claims the life of a three-year-old girl, prompting swift response by health authorities ...

it is most often experienced by children. A possible explanation for why there are less incidences of tonsillitis in adults is that the function of the tonsils decreases as you get older ...

One tonsil was so large when it was swollen that it pushed my uvula - the bit that points downwards in the middle of the back of your throat - to one side. For ages, I've had about three courses ...

Severely injured children who are brought to an emergency medical department by their parents or caregivers are often not ...

It manifests with symptoms such as fever, sore throat, difficulty breathing, and the formation of a thick, gray membrane over the throat and tonsils. Children are particularly vulnerable to severe ...

Asthma affects about seven million children in the U.S. But kids who have asthma can lead normal, active lives with the right ...

By Bruce Handy As spooky season approaches, the master of children’s horror recommends creepy-crawly classics and modern thrills for young readers. By R.L. Stine Loren Long has illustrated ...