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Iodine Deficiency In Children: Signs And Symptoms That Parents Should Watch Out For
- Tuesday April 28, 2026
- Written by Debosmita Ghosh
Children with iodine deficiency tend to have goitre (a swollen thyroid), stunted height, poor school performance, and even permanent IQ drops from impaired brain development.
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Increased Screen Time Among Children Leading To Reduced Attention Spans, Disturbed Sleep: Study
- Sunday April 19, 2026
- Health | Press Trust India
While 60% of them reported having trouble focusing while studying, 48% exhibited irritability and aggressive behaviour, and 41% suffered from sleep-related issues due to late-night mobile usage.
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www.ndtv.com
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The First 1,000 Days: Setting Down Syndrome Kids Up For Independence
- Saturday March 21, 2026
- Health | Written by Dr Esha Gupta
In the case of a child with Down Syndrome, if therapy is started at a very early age, it has the potential to enhance the connections of the brain, thus improving the abilities of the child.
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"Apologising In Advance": Delhi Man's Pre-Flight Message About Travelling With Toddler Wins Hearts Online
- Monday March 16, 2026
- Offbeat | Edited by Astitva Raj
He also adds that although the girl has travelled many times before, there are still times when she may become restless during the journey.
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www.ndtv.com
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Ultra-Processed Foods Tied To Slight Behaviour Shifts In Toddlers, Finds New Study
- Saturday March 7, 2026
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
A recent Canadian study found that toddlers who consume more ultra-processed foods showed slightly higher behavioural and emotional difficulties including anxiety, fearfulness, aggression or hyperactivity, by age five.
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www.ndtv.com
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Chinese Woman Forces Daughter To Walk On Knees In Cold, Sparks Debate
- Friday January 23, 2026
- Offbeat | Edited by Astitva Raj
Dr. Qiao Ying of the Shanghai Mental Health Center stated that the mother's behaviour constitutes emotional and physical abuse.
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www.ndtv.com
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School Programmes Can Lower Junk Food Intake And Help Combat Childhood Obesity, Finds Study
- Monday January 12, 2026
- Health | Indo-Asian News Service
A new study showed how school-based behavioural interventions can help reduce consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) that are rich in salt and sugar among adolescents.
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www.ndtv.com
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"Stole Phones, Misbehaved": Nagpur Parents Chain Son, 12, For 2 Months
- Saturday January 3, 2026
- Nagpur News | Reported by Sanjay Tiwari
A shocking incident has emerged from Maharashtra's Nagpur, where parents tied their 12-year-old son with iron chains and padlocks to correct his "misbehaviour".
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www.ndtv.com
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Holiday Season And Child Health: How Sleep, Sugar And Screens Shape Wellbeing
- Thursday December 25, 2025
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
Late nights, festive sweets and unlimited screen time can disrupt children's sleep, immunity and behaviour during Christmas and the holiday season.
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www.ndtv.com
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Nutritionist Explains The Hidden Reason Behind Kids Irritability
- Sunday December 7, 2025
- Health | Written by NDTV Health Desk
Nutritionist Lovneet Batra shares a post on Instagram to explain how histamine issues can easily be mistaken for behaviour problems
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www.ndtv.com
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Iodine Deficiency In Children: Signs And Symptoms That Parents Should Watch Out For
- Tuesday April 28, 2026
- Written by Debosmita Ghosh
Children with iodine deficiency tend to have goitre (a swollen thyroid), stunted height, poor school performance, and even permanent IQ drops from impaired brain development.
-
doctor.ndtv.com
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Increased Screen Time Among Children Leading To Reduced Attention Spans, Disturbed Sleep: Study
- Sunday April 19, 2026
- Health | Press Trust India
While 60% of them reported having trouble focusing while studying, 48% exhibited irritability and aggressive behaviour, and 41% suffered from sleep-related issues due to late-night mobile usage.
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www.ndtv.com
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The First 1,000 Days: Setting Down Syndrome Kids Up For Independence
- Saturday March 21, 2026
- Health | Written by Dr Esha Gupta
In the case of a child with Down Syndrome, if therapy is started at a very early age, it has the potential to enhance the connections of the brain, thus improving the abilities of the child.
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www.ndtv.com
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"Apologising In Advance": Delhi Man's Pre-Flight Message About Travelling With Toddler Wins Hearts Online
- Monday March 16, 2026
- Offbeat | Edited by Astitva Raj
He also adds that although the girl has travelled many times before, there are still times when she may become restless during the journey.
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www.ndtv.com
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Ultra-Processed Foods Tied To Slight Behaviour Shifts In Toddlers, Finds New Study
- Saturday March 7, 2026
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
A recent Canadian study found that toddlers who consume more ultra-processed foods showed slightly higher behavioural and emotional difficulties including anxiety, fearfulness, aggression or hyperactivity, by age five.
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www.ndtv.com
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Chinese Woman Forces Daughter To Walk On Knees In Cold, Sparks Debate
- Friday January 23, 2026
- Offbeat | Edited by Astitva Raj
Dr. Qiao Ying of the Shanghai Mental Health Center stated that the mother's behaviour constitutes emotional and physical abuse.
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www.ndtv.com
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School Programmes Can Lower Junk Food Intake And Help Combat Childhood Obesity, Finds Study
- Monday January 12, 2026
- Health | Indo-Asian News Service
A new study showed how school-based behavioural interventions can help reduce consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) that are rich in salt and sugar among adolescents.
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www.ndtv.com
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"Stole Phones, Misbehaved": Nagpur Parents Chain Son, 12, For 2 Months
- Saturday January 3, 2026
- Nagpur News | Reported by Sanjay Tiwari
A shocking incident has emerged from Maharashtra's Nagpur, where parents tied their 12-year-old son with iron chains and padlocks to correct his "misbehaviour".
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www.ndtv.com
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Holiday Season And Child Health: How Sleep, Sugar And Screens Shape Wellbeing
- Thursday December 25, 2025
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
Late nights, festive sweets and unlimited screen time can disrupt children's sleep, immunity and behaviour during Christmas and the holiday season.
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www.ndtv.com
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Nutritionist Explains The Hidden Reason Behind Kids Irritability
- Sunday December 7, 2025
- Health | Written by NDTV Health Desk
Nutritionist Lovneet Batra shares a post on Instagram to explain how histamine issues can easily be mistaken for behaviour problems
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www.ndtv.com