In today’s Health Alert, with Halloween just days away and hand-foot-and-mouth disease spreading, parents may be worried ...

Hand, foot and mouth disease is a highly contagious — but usually mild — illness that typically affects kids under 5.

Anne Arundel County schools are seeing an uptick in Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD) cases, with many being reported in ...

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - A virus known as coxsackievirus A16, commonly referred to as hand, foot and mouth disease, is spreading quickly among children in the tristate area, causing concern among parents ...

Just part of growing up vs. the sign of a problem—managing children's health and wellness is complicated for parents, who often struggle to know which signs and symptoms are temporary and those that ...

The Shelby County Health Department in Tennessee announced on Monday Oct. 20 that at least 178 students and staff across 31 ...

It’s funny how things have a way of coming full circle in life. During the early 1970s, “Sesame Street” was a cornerstone of my childhood. Now, after 4½ years of parenthood, the show still captures my ...

Some people have perceptions of certain diseases that they believe only affect some groups of people. Think about the way some people talk about head lice. While anyone who has dealt with pesky lice ...