Slapping a child can lead to hearing loss, learning disability —Experts
Henry was arrested after slapping a 7-year-old boy…
Tuberculosis: That lumpy neck, hunch back check it out
For many people, Tuberculosis (TB) only infects adults.…
A clean, healthy baby doesn’t need massage, medically —Expert
The arrival of a new baby is always…
Cleaning baby’s ear with cotton buds does more harm than good —Expert
Some of us have grown up seeing mothers…
Paracetamol and children: Why dose matters for effectiveness, safety
Paracetamol (Acetaminophen) has long been a standard remedy…
Parents are often wrong about when children should take antibiotics
Coughs, runny noses, sore throats, and earaches are…
Steady weight gain, sign that your baby is healthy and feeding well —Expert
During infancy and childhood, children gain weight and…
Injections in measles are safe, but not in suspected polio case —Expert
Claims that babies who have measles cannot take…
Sometimes, a good cry in labour is not helpful or therapeutic, experts say
Crying - Labour is emotional, too! It’s not…
Is walking barefoot bad for your child?
WALKING barefoot might be something many people only…
Sore throat relief: What’s the best medicine to use for children?
Sore throat is a common problem during childhood…
Impact of school desk on children’s health, learning
SCHOOLS are the second home for students and…
‘Regular deworming is important for both kids and adults’
PARENTS need to pay more attention to a…
Malnutrition can cut your child’s height short by 20cm
Genetics play a large part in how tall…
Taking morning-after pill protects against pregnancy, not STIs —Experts
EMERGENCY contraception, also known as the morning-after pill,…
Diarrhea: How a mother’s perception of feeding practices determines her child’s survival
Diarrhea accounts for one in five deaths amongst…
Caution needed in paracetamol use in pregnancy —Experts
PARACETAMOL is regarded by many as a safe…
Self-injected contraceptives: Family planning made easy
Self-care is becoming more prevalent across industries to…
Sometimes playful, overexcited children need help —Expert
PLAYING is fun. It is good for the…