Mikaela Shumway, 4, loves to sing and dance and just started Pre-K 4. But two years ago, she was hooked up to machines at Children’s National Hospital after tests confirmed she had leukemia. “It was ...

"As someone who recently completed 15 years of training to become an infectious diseases physician-scientist, I can’t avoid these conversations." ...

Health officials in the Charlotte area are investigating a case of active tuberculosis at a local high school. The Lincoln County Health Department says it is working with state and local partners to ...

Meanwhile researchers have shown in numerous studies that acetaminophen (also known as paracetamol) is safe and effective in children. And it’s among the most widely prescribed drugs in kids: some ...

The Ministry of Health has sounded the alarm over a surge in tuberculosis (TB) cases, especially among children and fishing communities across Uganda. Officials warn that the highly infectious disease ...

Cypriots and health advocates marched in Brussels to raise awareness of childhood cancer ahead of Cyprus's turn at the helm of the Council of the European Union next year. The group marched to support ...

Findings could redefine the treatment for millions of children worldwide with asthma, after this comparison of two types of asthma inhalers.

Tuberculosis (TB) in children remains a significant public health concern, with many cases going undiagnosed or experiencing treatment delays. The ...

A student at Jasper High School has a confirmed case of tuberculosis, according to the Alabama Department of Health (ADOH). All of the close contacts are no longer at risk of exposure, according to ...

In February 1906, teburculosis killed 372 people across the state. A monthly newsletter from the Indiana Department of Health noted the disease, labeled as “consumption” in several references, created ...

Tuberculosis (TB) remains a major public health threat in Kenya and worldwide, a situation worsened by declining donor support, experts have warned. Kenya is listed among the top 30 countries with the ...