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Union Minister Emphasises Early Intervention To Secure Future Of Children With Special Needs
Early intervention is a national responsibility to secure the future of children with developmental delays and other special needs, said Dr. Virendra Kumar, Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment, on Friday.
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Bed Rest To Baby Blues: Young Indian Mothers Share Maternal Health Realities
From confusing advice to postpartum depression, hair fall, and recovery after C-section, four young Indian mothers share their real journeys of pregnancy and motherhood, highlighting why informed care, support, and maternal health awareness matter mo
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Chinese Woman Forces Daughter To Walk On Knees In Cold, Sparks Debate
Dr. Qiao Ying of the Shanghai Mental Health Center stated that the mother's behaviour constitutes emotional and physical abuse.
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Maternal Nutrition Beyond Supplements: What Daily Meals Should Look Like
Ensuring a healthy pregnancy requires a strategic approach to the daily plate, treating food as the primary biological fuel for fetal programming rather than a secondary concern.
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Local Government Support Improves Child And Maternal Health, Finds Indian Study
Affirmative action in local government leadership can significantly help improve health outcomes, particularly infant survival and maternal prenatal care, in India, according to a study by the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Lucknow.
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7 Signs And Symptoms Of Pneumonia In Children
Pneumonia in children has a high mortality rate. Here are the seven signs that parents need to watch out for and learn when to seek urgent medical care.
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Poor Eating Habits In Childhood Can Lead To Early Heart Disease: Doctor Explains How
Childhood nutrition is no longer a mere matter of growth and development. Rather, it has now evolved into a critical determinant of long-term heart health.
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School Programmes Can Lower Junk Food Intake And Help Combat Childhood Obesity, Finds Study
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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Trump Withholds Child Care Funding Over Fraud Concerns In 5 States
President Donald Trumps administration said Tuesday that it is withholding funding for programmes that support needy families with children in five Democratic-led states over concerns about fraud.
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UNICEF's 10 Tips For Improving Children's Mental Well-Being
UNICEF outlines 10 ways to support children's mental well-being, emphasizing nurturing care and open communication to help children develop social and emotional skills.
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After 10 Daughters, Haryana Woman Gives Birth To Son; Father Rejects Patriarchy Claims
A Haryana woman delivered her 11th child, a son, after having ten daughters, in a high-risk but successful medical procedure.
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Stress During Pregnancy May Cause Brain Defects In Children, Says New Study
In a paper published in the journal Nature Neuroscience, researchers have mapped how stress events during pregnancy can affect the neuroimmune landscape of the developing foetal brain.
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US Reduces Recommended Childhood Vaccines From 17 To 11
The dramatic shift - announced by the US health department, led by long-time vaccine skeptic Robert F Kennedy Jr - means the country will no longer recommend that every child receive immunisations against several diseases including rotavirus.
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India's Healthcare Revolution: Government Highlights Ayushman Bharat, Universal Immunisation Success
The flagship health insurance scheme, Ayushman Bharat, along with the Universal Immunisation Programme, is strengthening healthcare in India, the government has said.
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Holiday Season And Child Health: How Sleep, Sugar And Screens Shape Wellbeing
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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Union Minister Emphasises Early Intervention To Secure Future Of Children With Special Needs
Early intervention is a national responsibility to secure the future of children with developmental delays and other special needs, said Dr. Virendra Kumar, Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment, on Friday.
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Bed Rest To Baby Blues: Young Indian Mothers Share Maternal Health Realities
From confusing advice to postpartum depression, hair fall, and recovery after C-section, four young Indian mothers share their real journeys of pregnancy and motherhood, highlighting why informed care, support, and maternal health awareness matter mo
-
Chinese Woman Forces Daughter To Walk On Knees In Cold, Sparks Debate
Dr. Qiao Ying of the Shanghai Mental Health Center stated that the mother's behaviour constitutes emotional and physical abuse.
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Maternal Nutrition Beyond Supplements: What Daily Meals Should Look Like
Ensuring a healthy pregnancy requires a strategic approach to the daily plate, treating food as the primary biological fuel for fetal programming rather than a secondary concern.
-
Local Government Support Improves Child And Maternal Health, Finds Indian Study
Affirmative action in local government leadership can significantly help improve health outcomes, particularly infant survival and maternal prenatal care, in India, according to a study by the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Lucknow.
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7 Signs And Symptoms Of Pneumonia In Children
Pneumonia in children has a high mortality rate. Here are the seven signs that parents need to watch out for and learn when to seek urgent medical care.
-
Poor Eating Habits In Childhood Can Lead To Early Heart Disease: Doctor Explains How
Childhood nutrition is no longer a mere matter of growth and development. Rather, it has now evolved into a critical determinant of long-term heart health.
-
School Programmes Can Lower Junk Food Intake And Help Combat Childhood Obesity, Finds Study
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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Trump Withholds Child Care Funding Over Fraud Concerns In 5 States
President Donald Trumps administration said Tuesday that it is withholding funding for programmes that support needy families with children in five Democratic-led states over concerns about fraud.
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UNICEF's 10 Tips For Improving Children's Mental Well-Being
UNICEF outlines 10 ways to support children's mental well-being, emphasizing nurturing care and open communication to help children develop social and emotional skills.
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After 10 Daughters, Haryana Woman Gives Birth To Son; Father Rejects Patriarchy Claims
A Haryana woman delivered her 11th child, a son, after having ten daughters, in a high-risk but successful medical procedure.
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Stress During Pregnancy May Cause Brain Defects In Children, Says New Study
In a paper published in the journal Nature Neuroscience, researchers have mapped how stress events during pregnancy can affect the neuroimmune landscape of the developing foetal brain.
-
US Reduces Recommended Childhood Vaccines From 17 To 11
The dramatic shift - announced by the US health department, led by long-time vaccine skeptic Robert F Kennedy Jr - means the country will no longer recommend that every child receive immunisations against several diseases including rotavirus.
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India's Healthcare Revolution: Government Highlights Ayushman Bharat, Universal Immunisation Success
The flagship health insurance scheme, Ayushman Bharat, along with the Universal Immunisation Programme, is strengthening healthcare in India, the government has said.
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Holiday Season And Child Health: How Sleep, Sugar And Screens Shape Wellbeing
Late nights, festive sweets and unlimited screen time can disrupt children's sleep, immunity and behaviour during Christmas and the holiday season.
