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No Link Between Childhood Vaccines And Increased Risk Of Epilepsy, Finds New Study
Routine childhood vaccinations are not associated with an increased risk of epilepsy in young children, according to a new study led by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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2-Year-Old Boy Dies From A Rare Disease With Flu-Like Symptoms; Here's What You Should Know About Kawasaki Disease
Kawasaki Disease is a rare heart condition that usually affects children under the age of 5. According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, the condition causes the immune system to attack blood vessels, which gets inflamed and swollen.
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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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US Hit By Worst Flu Surge Since Covid Pandemic, Children And Teens Hardest Hit
At least 11 million people have contracted the flu so far this season and 5,000 people have died, according to data released Monday by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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2026 Needs A National Obesity Strategy: Doctor Explains Why Weight Is Now A Public Health Emergency
The rising obesity trend is seriously worrying and requires urgent, dedicated and consistent intervention on both micro and macro scales.
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Risk Of STDs, Unplanned Pregnancies As China Imposes Tax On Condoms
China will soon start collecting a value-added tax on contraceptive drugs and products for the first time in over three decades, a move aligned with Beijing's effort to get families to have more children after decades of limiting most to one child.
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All About Norovirus, A "Winter Vomiting Disease" That's Spreading Rapidly In US
Those 65 and older are the most likely to die from norovirus, and young children and those with compromised immune systems are also at a higher risk.
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Early Action Against Antibiotic Resistance Is Critical For Future Healthcare, Says World Health Organization
Early action against the rising antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is needed to ensure infections remain treatable, and surgeries stay safe, said the World Health Organization (WHO), during the World AMR Awareness Week, on Friday
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Indian Breakthrough In Bone Marrow Transplant To Aid Children With Sickle Cell Disease
The study by the Fortis Memorial Research Institute (FMRI), Gurugram, places India among the leading nations in advanced paediatric transplant outcomes.
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Are Halloween Candies Harmful? Risks Every Parent Should Be Aware Of
From excessive sugar, artificial colours and additives, to choking hazards, here are all the risks associated with the candies.
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Young Americans Hesitate To Have Children Over Climate Change Fears: Study
Younger generations of Americans are increasingly citing climate change as making them reticent to have children, according to several studies.
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Air Pollution: Coughing Due To Poor AQI? Here's How To Manage It
In this article, we discuss simple tips to help you manage cough during high air pollution.
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Second-Hand Smoke Leaves A Heavy Health Burden On Children, Study Explains How
A new global analysis highlights that children remain disproportionately harmed by exposure to second-hand smoke, leading to respiratory illness, growth issues, and long-term disease risk.
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Beloved Canadian Children's Author Robert Munsch Reveals Why He Is Choosing Assisted Death
Robert Munsch, who has dementia and Parkinson's disease, said his decision was shaped by watching his brother die from Lou Gehrig's disease
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Is Cancer A Genetic Disease? Here's What The Latest Research Shows
Yes, cancer is fundamentally a genetic disease, but not only a hereditary one. Most cancers arise from mutations acquired during life (somatic mutations) interacting with inherited genes and environmental exposures. Understanding this interplay expla
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No Link Between Childhood Vaccines And Increased Risk Of Epilepsy, Finds New Study
Routine childhood vaccinations are not associated with an increased risk of epilepsy in young children, according to a new study led by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
-
2-Year-Old Boy Dies From A Rare Disease With Flu-Like Symptoms; Here's What You Should Know About Kawasaki Disease
Kawasaki Disease is a rare heart condition that usually affects children under the age of 5. According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, the condition causes the immune system to attack blood vessels, which gets inflamed and swollen.
-
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.
-
US Hit By Worst Flu Surge Since Covid Pandemic, Children And Teens Hardest Hit
At least 11 million people have contracted the flu so far this season and 5,000 people have died, according to data released Monday by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
-
2026 Needs A National Obesity Strategy: Doctor Explains Why Weight Is Now A Public Health Emergency
The rising obesity trend is seriously worrying and requires urgent, dedicated and consistent intervention on both micro and macro scales.
-
Risk Of STDs, Unplanned Pregnancies As China Imposes Tax On Condoms
China will soon start collecting a value-added tax on contraceptive drugs and products for the first time in over three decades, a move aligned with Beijing's effort to get families to have more children after decades of limiting most to one child.
-
All About Norovirus, A "Winter Vomiting Disease" That's Spreading Rapidly In US
Those 65 and older are the most likely to die from norovirus, and young children and those with compromised immune systems are also at a higher risk.
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Early Action Against Antibiotic Resistance Is Critical For Future Healthcare, Says World Health Organization
Early action against the rising antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is needed to ensure infections remain treatable, and surgeries stay safe, said the World Health Organization (WHO), during the World AMR Awareness Week, on Friday
-
Indian Breakthrough In Bone Marrow Transplant To Aid Children With Sickle Cell Disease
The study by the Fortis Memorial Research Institute (FMRI), Gurugram, places India among the leading nations in advanced paediatric transplant outcomes.
-
Are Halloween Candies Harmful? Risks Every Parent Should Be Aware Of
From excessive sugar, artificial colours and additives, to choking hazards, here are all the risks associated with the candies.
-
Young Americans Hesitate To Have Children Over Climate Change Fears: Study
Younger generations of Americans are increasingly citing climate change as making them reticent to have children, according to several studies.
-
Air Pollution: Coughing Due To Poor AQI? Here's How To Manage It
In this article, we discuss simple tips to help you manage cough during high air pollution.
-
Second-Hand Smoke Leaves A Heavy Health Burden On Children, Study Explains How
A new global analysis highlights that children remain disproportionately harmed by exposure to second-hand smoke, leading to respiratory illness, growth issues, and long-term disease risk.
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Beloved Canadian Children's Author Robert Munsch Reveals Why He Is Choosing Assisted Death
Robert Munsch, who has dementia and Parkinson's disease, said his decision was shaped by watching his brother die from Lou Gehrig's disease
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Is Cancer A Genetic Disease? Here's What The Latest Research Shows
Yes, cancer is fundamentally a genetic disease, but not only a hereditary one. Most cancers arise from mutations acquired during life (somatic mutations) interacting with inherited genes and environmental exposures. Understanding this interplay expla
