Child Health

Gilad was playing in his room when, in a moment of boredom, he put three small magnets in his mouth and swallowed them. His mother was convinced they would pass naturally, but decided to consult with their family doctor, who instructed her to go to the emergency room immediately. An X-ray revealed that the magnets had already attached to each other inside his body, and he was rushed for an urgent...

Grapes, cherry tomatoes, and sausages can become a deadly plug in the windpipe. A pediatrician warns of the danger in the kitchen and emphasizes: cutting lengthwise is the difference between dinner and intensive care.

Within ten days, two children who returned from Egypt developed acute anemia due to rapid red blood cell breakdown. Their families, aware of G6PD deficiency (favism), were unaware that Egyptian falafel, or 'ta'amiya,' is made entirely from fava beans, leading to an unintended medical emergency.

Ahead of the return to school, parents invest in a desk, chair, lighting, and accessories for the children's room, but the less aesthetic details can actually be the most important. Here is how to plan a study corner that is suitable for a body that is still growing.

A pediatrician from the Clalit Health Services Southern District, Dr. Basel Abu Jaafar, notes that during the summer period there is an increase in visits from children with diarrhea and vomiting. How to avoid it? "Plenty of fluids, hand washing, and alertness to signs."

The 9-year-old began to limp and his condition deteriorated until he had to move in a wheelchair. At the hospital, it turned out that he was suffering from scurvy due to a severe vitamin C deficiency. "In cases of severe deficiency and significant delay in diagnosis, bone damage and even tooth loss can occur."

Following two similar medical cases this past weekend, pediatric experts reveal a common mistake parents make and explain when it is critical to seek immediate medical attention.

In the past, a glass of milk was a symbol of healthy and nutritious food that contributes to growth. However, today, with the strengthening of the vegan trend and the growing fear of consuming dairy products, many parents wonder if they are really beneficial for children's health - or if they can be skipped. Precisely for this purpose, the nutritionist clarifies the subject.