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It's Not Your Child's Fault: Doctor Explains Bedwetting Causes, Shares Tips For Parents
Medical evidence clearly shows that bedwetting is a treatable health condition, and waiting for puberty is not the solution many families believe it to be.
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India's Free HPV Vaccination Drive For Teen Girls Gains Momentum
Burhanpur (Madhya Pradesh), March 23 (IANS) The Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination drive is picking up pace in Madhya Pradesh's Burhanpur, with adolescent girls aged between 9 to 14 years receiving vaccines at schools and health centres as part o
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Conflict Zones And Mental Health: Hidden Wounds Of Iran, Ukraine, Gaza Crises
Ongoing conflicts in Iran, Ukraine and Gaza are fuelling a silent crisis of mental health trauma among civilians and children.
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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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Is The School Bag Burden Literally Deforming India's Future? Here's What Data And Doctors Say
School bags weighing far more than the recommended 10% of body weight are causing posture issues, chronic pain and long-term spinal risks in Indian students. New government data, NEP 2020 reforms and orthopaedic experts reveal the true scale of the b
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1 Million Children Under 5 Died Globally In 2023, India Second Highest Contributor: Lancet Study
Nigeria recorded the highest number of under-five deaths linked to 'child growth failure', while the Democratic Republic of Congo ranked third, a step below India, the findings published in The Lancet Child and Adolescent Health journal show.
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Age At Autism Diagnosis Could Indicate Tendency For Mental Health Disorders, Says Study
Researcher have identified distinct patterns in the genes and development of those diagnosed in early childhood and those diagnosed later, typically from late childhood onwards.
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Kid's Health: These Nutrient Deficiencies Are Most Common Among Kids; Here's How To Prevent Them
Addressing these deficiencies often involves making changes to a child's diet and ensuring that they are consuming nutrient-rich foods.
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This Is Why Kids Should Not Go To The Gym!
Too much exercise in childhood, according to research can hamper the effective working of the child's immune system and also negatively impact your child's growth.
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Alternate Milk Can Stunt Your Child's Growth
Conducted by researchers from St Michael's Hospital in Toronto, Canada, the study found that for each cup of non-cow's milk children drank per day, they were 0.4 centimeters shorter than the average for their age. Conversely, for each daily cup of cow's milk they drank, children were 0.2 centimeters taller than average.
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It's Not Your Child's Fault: Doctor Explains Bedwetting Causes, Shares Tips For Parents
Medical evidence clearly shows that bedwetting is a treatable health condition, and waiting for puberty is not the solution many families believe it to be.
-
India's Free HPV Vaccination Drive For Teen Girls Gains Momentum
Burhanpur (Madhya Pradesh), March 23 (IANS) The Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination drive is picking up pace in Madhya Pradesh's Burhanpur, with adolescent girls aged between 9 to 14 years receiving vaccines at schools and health centres as part o
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Conflict Zones And Mental Health: Hidden Wounds Of Iran, Ukraine, Gaza Crises
Ongoing conflicts in Iran, Ukraine and Gaza are fuelling a silent crisis of mental health trauma among civilians and children.
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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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Is The School Bag Burden Literally Deforming India's Future? Here's What Data And Doctors Say
School bags weighing far more than the recommended 10% of body weight are causing posture issues, chronic pain and long-term spinal risks in Indian students. New government data, NEP 2020 reforms and orthopaedic experts reveal the true scale of the b
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1 Million Children Under 5 Died Globally In 2023, India Second Highest Contributor: Lancet Study
Nigeria recorded the highest number of under-five deaths linked to 'child growth failure', while the Democratic Republic of Congo ranked third, a step below India, the findings published in The Lancet Child and Adolescent Health journal show.
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Age At Autism Diagnosis Could Indicate Tendency For Mental Health Disorders, Says Study
Researcher have identified distinct patterns in the genes and development of those diagnosed in early childhood and those diagnosed later, typically from late childhood onwards.
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Kid's Health: These Nutrient Deficiencies Are Most Common Among Kids; Here's How To Prevent Them
Addressing these deficiencies often involves making changes to a child's diet and ensuring that they are consuming nutrient-rich foods.
-
This Is Why Kids Should Not Go To The Gym!
Too much exercise in childhood, according to research can hamper the effective working of the child's immune system and also negatively impact your child's growth.
-
Alternate Milk Can Stunt Your Child's Growth
Conducted by researchers from St Michael's Hospital in Toronto, Canada, the study found that for each cup of non-cow's milk children drank per day, they were 0.4 centimeters shorter than the average for their age. Conversely, for each daily cup of cow's milk they drank, children were 0.2 centimeters taller than average.
