The condition affects children and infants, causes bone deformities and sometimes seizures, and is most often caused by a deficiency of vitamin D or calcium.

A new survey, which Otago's New Zealand Paediatric Surveillance Unit has been running since September, has already turned up 20 cases. Dunedin Hospital paediatric endocrinologist Ben Wheeler worries ...

Tuberculosis cases in England surged by 13% in 2024, with 5,480 cases reported, up from 4,850 in 2023. The disease remains ...

Babies up to the age of 1 year need 8.5 to 10 micrograms of vitamin D a day. The NHS adds: "From about late March/early April to the end of September, the majority of people should be able to make all ...

A growing threat worldwide Measles is a highly contagious viral infection that causes symptoms such as a rash, fever and cough, and can lead to severe complications, especially in young children.

They cause you distress, and interrupt your time and your life. If you think you may have symptoms of OCD, see a doctor or mental health provider. (Photo Credit: iStock/Getty Images) The ...

You can have it in one or both of your ears. You could also have symptoms like: The symptoms you have can hint at the area of your ear that's infected. But everyone is different. You'll need a ...

Both herpes simplex viruses (HSV) can cause internal and external symptoms, like sores. Herpes symptoms of HSV type 1, which is normally transmitted through kissing or sharing objects like ...

Here’s what you need to know about symptoms of norovirus, plus what to do if you’re unlucky enough to get it. Meet the expert: Infectious disease expert Amesh A. Adalja, MD, is a senior ...