When you press down on your skin for a few seconds and move your finger away, does that area of skin look lighter before it returns to its normal color? This is called blanching. Some social media ...

Paediatrician Dr Keir Shiels explains these rashes will fall into one of two categories: Non-blanching and blanching rashes. A blanching rash disappears when you press it with a glass. A non-blanching ...

Most people experience a sudden onset of fever, difficulty looking at light and/or a rash. The rash is non-blanching, meaning it doesn't fade when you apply pressure to it. But early in the illness, ...

Meningitis can affect anyone, but it is most common in babies and children. Babies are particularly vulnerable to meningitis because they can’t easily fight infection as their immune system is not yet ...

As a parent, noticing unusual changes in your child’s health can be both worrying and confusing. Some symptoms may seem minor but could indicate serious health issues that require urgent attention. A ...