Vitzthum, a Mankato Clinic audiologist, was performing a test known as tympanometry on the 2-year-old as part of a hearing ...

Theories suggest UTI and constipation are related, but one does not necessarily cause the other at this stage in research.

Vaccines, antibiotics, antiviral medications and anti-inflammatory drugs are all associated with a reduced risk of dementia, researchers reported in a study published Tuesday in the journal ...

Children born in spring or summer with a specific gene variant may have a higher risk of celiac disease and lower levels of a key protein, according to a study, potentially helping future research on ...

• Topical treatments: Over-the-counter 1% hydrocortisone cream can help with mild flare-ups. For more severe cases, pediatricians may prescribe stronger topical steroids or calcineurin inhibitors.

As climate change exposes more of the region, the risk for disease transmission is increasing for animals and humans.

This often occurs in the setting of a cold where a virus or bacteria infects the space behind the ear drum causing a build-up ...

Croup in kids occurs due to a viral infection in the vocal cords and the trachea (windpipe). The infection causes swelling ...

The 2023-24 school year saw the highest percentage of kindergarteners exempted from vaccinations, with increases in 40 states ...

Atopic dermatitis, affecting 10% to 20% of children globally, is marked by chronic inflammation and varied complications, including infection risks.

Procalcitonin does not significantly reduce duration of IV antibiotic treatment in children with bacterial infections. Learn ...

Texas Children's Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine are providing medication and other aid to fight sickle cell disease ...