DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Is it my imagination, or are some of the toys my grandkids play with really loud? Is this something we should worry about when buying them gifts? ANSWER: It’s not your imagination.

A warning has been issued about an infection affecting many children across the country, largely due to the time of year.

Parents across the UK are being warned about a 'painful' infection that becomes particularly prevalent during certain months ...

The torrential rains these past days are a big challenge for health, spiking concerns about several ailments; from waterborne diseases like typhoid and diarrhoea to mosquito-borne illnesses like ...

Newly published research finds the noise from bathroom hand dryers may be harmful to children's ears. And the study's author can speak from personal experience. Thirteen-year-old Nora Keegan, from ...

Pain behind the ear can be caused by infections, nerve irritation, or jaw issues. Occipital neuralgia causes sudden, sharp pain and can be triggered by simple movements. Otitis media, an ear infection ...

Children are curious and they often explore the world by placing small objects in their mouths, noses or ears. Although many of these episodes appear to be harmless, some can rapidly escalate into a m ...