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The Screen-Snack Connection: Why Children May Eat More In Front Of A Screen
Does exposure to screens during meals increase the risk of overeating and therefore, obesity, in children? A paediatrician explains.
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Madhya Pradesh Governor Calls For School-Based Screening Of Children For Sickle Cell Disease
Madhya Pradesh has screened 1.34 crore people for sickle cell disease, with Governor Mangubhai Patel directing officials to give greater priority to screening children through camps at primary schools and Anganwadi centres.
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Can H1N1 Cause Brain Haemorrhage In Children? Doctor Explains
H1N1 influenza primarily affects the respiratory system, but severe infection can rarely lead to complications involving the brain and nervous system.
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National Nutrition Month To Be Launched Today At Varanasi
Rashtriya Poshan Maah 2026 begins in Varanasi, focusing on nutrition, maternal health, child health and community awareness.
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From Hunger To Obesity: Developing World Faces Growing Threat To Child Health
According to the project, backed by the World Health Organization, between 2023-2024 obesity rates among boys rose fastest in Peru to hit 19%, up from less than 8% in 2010.
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Why Do Children Fall Sick When The Weather Changes? A Pediatrician Explains
Children may get sick more often when one season transitions into another because several factors come together.
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Why Do Some Children Get Sick Again And Again? When Frequent Illness Needs A Doctor's Attention
Children often pick up several infections as their immune systems develop and learn to respond to new germs
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Is Your Child Always Tired? 7 Reasons Parents Should Not Ignore
The important part is recognising when tiredness has moved beyond an occasional complaint and become a pattern. Here are some signs that parents shouldn't ignore.
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Child Health In A Digital Age: The New Mental Health Challenge Parents Are Not Prepared For
Unlike previous generations, children now grow up in an environment where friendships, achievements, appearance and opinions are constantly displayed online
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Why Children May Need Boredom More Than Another Tuition Class: Pediatrician Explains
Research in child development has consistently shown that unstructured play and self-directed activities support healthy cognitive and emotional development
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NITI Aayog And UNICEF Join Hands: What The New Health Pact Means For India
NITI Aayog and UNICEF India partner to enhance maternal and child nutrition in Aspirational Districts through policy support and technical expertise.
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Centre To Launch 3 New Health Initiatives Today: Ambulances, Maternal And Child Health In Focus
The Centre will unveil new ambulance service guidelines, the SUMAN Roadmap 2030 and a national child healthcare programme at the 16th CCHFW conference. Here's what these initiatives mean for emergency care, maternal health and child survival in India.
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Three Children Die Of Cerebral Malaria Amid Jharkhand Outbreak: What Makes It So Dangerous?
Malaria spreads through the bite of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes, which breed in stagnant water. The monsoon creates ideal breeding conditions.
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Monsoon Child Health Tips: How To Prevent Common Infections This Rainy Season
The monsoon increases children's risk of viral, mosquito-borne, water-borne and fungal infections. Learn expert-backed tips to prevent seasonal illnesses, strengthen immunity, recognise warning signs and keep your child healthy throughout the rainy season.
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India Records Significant Gains In Maternal And Child Health: Report
India has seen significant improvements in maternal and child health, nutrition and financial protection, a new report has said, citing data from the National Family Health Survey 6 (NFHS6).
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The Screen-Snack Connection: Why Children May Eat More In Front Of A Screen
Does exposure to screens during meals increase the risk of overeating and therefore, obesity, in children? A paediatrician explains.
-
Madhya Pradesh Governor Calls For School-Based Screening Of Children For Sickle Cell Disease
Madhya Pradesh has screened 1.34 crore people for sickle cell disease, with Governor Mangubhai Patel directing officials to give greater priority to screening children through camps at primary schools and Anganwadi centres.
-
Can H1N1 Cause Brain Haemorrhage In Children? Doctor Explains
H1N1 influenza primarily affects the respiratory system, but severe infection can rarely lead to complications involving the brain and nervous system.
-
National Nutrition Month To Be Launched Today At Varanasi
Rashtriya Poshan Maah 2026 begins in Varanasi, focusing on nutrition, maternal health, child health and community awareness.
-
From Hunger To Obesity: Developing World Faces Growing Threat To Child Health
According to the project, backed by the World Health Organization, between 2023-2024 obesity rates among boys rose fastest in Peru to hit 19%, up from less than 8% in 2010.
-
Why Do Children Fall Sick When The Weather Changes? A Pediatrician Explains
Children may get sick more often when one season transitions into another because several factors come together.
-
Why Do Some Children Get Sick Again And Again? When Frequent Illness Needs A Doctor's Attention
Children often pick up several infections as their immune systems develop and learn to respond to new germs
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Is Your Child Always Tired? 7 Reasons Parents Should Not Ignore
The important part is recognising when tiredness has moved beyond an occasional complaint and become a pattern. Here are some signs that parents shouldn't ignore.
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Child Health In A Digital Age: The New Mental Health Challenge Parents Are Not Prepared For
Unlike previous generations, children now grow up in an environment where friendships, achievements, appearance and opinions are constantly displayed online
-
Why Children May Need Boredom More Than Another Tuition Class: Pediatrician Explains
Research in child development has consistently shown that unstructured play and self-directed activities support healthy cognitive and emotional development
-
NITI Aayog And UNICEF Join Hands: What The New Health Pact Means For India
NITI Aayog and UNICEF India partner to enhance maternal and child nutrition in Aspirational Districts through policy support and technical expertise.
-
Centre To Launch 3 New Health Initiatives Today: Ambulances, Maternal And Child Health In Focus
The Centre will unveil new ambulance service guidelines, the SUMAN Roadmap 2030 and a national child healthcare programme at the 16th CCHFW conference. Here's what these initiatives mean for emergency care, maternal health and child survival in India.
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Three Children Die Of Cerebral Malaria Amid Jharkhand Outbreak: What Makes It So Dangerous?
Malaria spreads through the bite of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes, which breed in stagnant water. The monsoon creates ideal breeding conditions.
-
Monsoon Child Health Tips: How To Prevent Common Infections This Rainy Season
The monsoon increases children's risk of viral, mosquito-borne, water-borne and fungal infections. Learn expert-backed tips to prevent seasonal illnesses, strengthen immunity, recognise warning signs and keep your child healthy throughout the rainy season.
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India Records Significant Gains In Maternal And Child Health: Report
India has seen significant improvements in maternal and child health, nutrition and financial protection, a new report has said, citing data from the National Family Health Survey 6 (NFHS6).
