illness

Parenting Advice & Columns

Mom story: I'm fighting for both my sons to live

Jenn McNary, mom of six, started an online campaign to plea for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to quickly approve a...

School Age Kids

Little hackers: A mom's guide to coughs

Is it croup? Is it whooping cough? Is it just a plain old cold? Sometimes it's hard to tell. Use this guide to help narrow down the...

Mom & Dad

Parenting with a chronic illness

If you have a chronic illness, you may have gone through the five stages of grief after a diagnosis: Denial, anger, bargaining,...

Wellness

5 Surprising ways to avoid getting sick

Staying well is easier than you think. Try these uncommon ways to avoid getting sick, and don’t forget to tell your friends, family...

Mom & Dad

This mom fought for her baby’s diagnosis

Katie’s baby, Jack, was a welcome addition to their family, but medical issues cropped up right away. Many doctors, hospital visits...

Quick & Easy Recipes

How to prevent foodborne illnesses

Every year, an estimated 48 million people in the U.S. experience a foodborne illness. Fortunately, with good kitchen practices, you...

Parenting Advice & Columns

Mom story: I left Hollywood to help sick kids

After realizing that she wanted to help families with critically ill children, Paula DuPre’ Pesmen, 50, quit her job as an associate...

Parenting Advice & Columns

Mom story: I endured the greatest loss

In January 2009, Rachel Reynolds’ 3-year-old daughter, Charlotte, began complaining of headaches. Rachel, 36, and her husband Roger,...

Single moms

Staying positive during tough times: Monica Abington

Single mother Monica Abington was a busy entrepreneur running a successful lawn-care franchise and raising her four children when...

Food & Recipes

Heading to Vegas? Watch out for the water!

While a good rule of thumb for a fun Vegas trip is to stay hydrated, you might have reason to avoid tap water. Well, at least...

Vaccinations & Shots

When does my child receive the meningitis vaccine?

Meningitis is a serious condition that affects 3,000 Americans every year -- 30 percent of of them children and young adults....

Vaccinations & Shots

What is meningitis?

Meningitis, aka spinal meningitis, is an inflammation of the meninges -- the system of membranes that surround and protect the...

Healthy Recipes & Nutrition

Foods that fight pain

The meaning of comfort food for the 50 million Americans suffering from chronic pain is food that can ease the daily aching. Charles...

Wellness

How to get more out of your health care

In the coming months and years, you will likely be shouldering more and more of the burden of health care expenses -- if it hasn’t...

Parenting Advice & Columns

Getting to the bottom of your kids' health issues

Does your child seem to have a chronic or persistent medical issue? How do you know? Are symptoms related? Or not? Are they subtle?...

Food Safety & Nutrition

10 Deadly everyday foods

Though we assume the foods we buy at the supermarket and order at restaurants are safe to eat, TheDailyMeal.com is warning hungry...

Conditions

5 Common illnesses and how to beat them

Along with cozy fires and chilly days, winter often brings a flurry of illnesses. Read on to discover how to beat five of the most...

Super Mom Tips

Tips to keep your kids healthy at school

A healthy, happy child will perform better at tests and learn more at school. You know how to keep him healthy at home, but how can...

Child Development & Health

Appendicitis symptoms, diagnosis and treatment

What are the warning signs of appendicitis -- an inflammation of the appendix? A pediatrician offers some information.

Pets & Kids

Pet diseases: Can your child catch them

We know that kids are susceptible to germs, but did you ever wonder if they can catch your pet's illness?