Bad breath in children
B ad breath (halitosis) can be an embarrassing problem for children as well as adults. Halitosis is an unpleasant odour which comes from the mouth or nose and occurs when exhaled air contains...

Daily dose of peanuts may ward off allergy in kids
Some children may be freed of their peanut allergies if they eat a tiny crumb of peanut every day for weeks, US doctors reported. Although the treatment was too dangerous to try on children with...

Studies point to viruses as cause of diabetes
Two studies published today provide evidence that common viruses may cause childhood diabetes, paving the way for potential vaccines against the life-threatening condition, researchers said. One...

Measles may protect kids against allergies
Children who’ve been infected with measles are less likely to develop allergies, a large study in Europe has demonstrated. The occurrence of allergic disorders has increased during past...

Too much TV linked to higher asthma risk
Children who watch television for more than two hours a day have twice the risk of developing asthma, British researchers reported today. Asthma affects more than 300 million people worldwide and...

Introduce solid foods early to limit picky eating
Introducing a variety of solid, textured foods before the age of 10 months may prevent children from developing feeding problems at seven years old and excluding several food categories, including...