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Is Your Child Dealing With Cold And Cough? How To Reduce Risk In Winter
Very low indoor humidity helps some respiratory viruses survive and can dry nose lining so its less able to trap viruses.
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Dengue In 2025: Why Cases Got More Severe This Year, And What Surge Data Shows
Till August 2025, India had recorded 49,573 dengue cases and 42 deaths. Although many cases go unreported and the numbers were around 2-2.25 lakhs.
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Over 100 Killed In Attacks On Kidergarten, Hospital In Sudan Civil War
More than 100 people, including dozens of children, were killed in attacks on a kindergarten in Sudan that continued even as parents and caretakers rushed the wounded to a nearby hospital, the World Health Organization said on Monday.
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Vitamin B12 Deficiency In Children: Signs And Symptoms Parents Shouldn't Miss
When there's vitamin B12 deficiency in a child, the signs and symptoms are slightly different from that of an adult with the deficiency. Read on to know the symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency in children.
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Even 30 Minutes Of Social Media Use Can Impair Children's Attention: Study
Children who spend more than 30 minutes on social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat are likely to experience a gradual decline in their ability to concentrate, according to a study of more than 8,000 children from around age 10 th
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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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Urgent Action Needed As Child Deaths Projected To Rise Globally: Gates Foundation Report
On the occasion of the release of the 2025 Goalkeepers Report, Gates Foundation CEO Mark Suzman warned that the world is entering the first year of rising child deaths this century.
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34% Children Aged Under 5 Stunted,15% Underweight, Reveals Government Data
About 34 per cent of children aged under 5 are stunted, while 15 per cent are underweight, the government on Wednesday informed the Parliament, citing its Poshan Tracker data.
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Cough Syrup Death: Over 700 Manufacturers Under Scrutiny Post Contamination Cases
More than 700 cough syrup manufacturers have been under intense scrutiny, following a spate of deaths in children in Madhya Pradesh after consuming the contaminated syrups.
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New Glasses May Slow Nearsightedness In Kids After 2-Year Use
The US Food and Drug Administration said it cleared the lenses based on company data showing children experienced a 70% reduction in the progression of their myopia after two years.
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Early Respiratory Infection In Babies May Lead To Higher Asthma Risks In Childhood: Study
An international team of scientists has found compelling evidence that early-infancy infection with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) significantly increases the risk of developing childhood asthma.
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Doctor Explains What Scented Candles Are Quietly Doing To Your Lungs
Scented candles may lift your mood, but they also release tiny pollutants that can irritate the lungs, especially in people with asthma, COPD, allergies, children, and pets.
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New Study Shows Most Instagram Use Is Habit, Not Addiction: Why The Difference Matters
New research finds that most Instagram users who think they are "addicted" are actually just stuck in habitual scrolling, not showing clinical signs of dependency.
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Indian Scientists Discover Rare Gene Mutation Behind Repeated Neurological Disorders In Children
A team of Indian researchers has identified a rare USP18 gene mutation linked to recurrent neurological decline in children.
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Climate Change Increases Risk Of Underweight By 25% In India's Vulnerable Districts: Study
Districts highly vulnerable to climate change consistently underperform on achieving health targets, such as stunting and problems accessing healthcare, compared to less vulnerable districts.
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Is Your Child Dealing With Cold And Cough? How To Reduce Risk In Winter
Very low indoor humidity helps some respiratory viruses survive and can dry nose lining so its less able to trap viruses.
-
Dengue In 2025: Why Cases Got More Severe This Year, And What Surge Data Shows
Till August 2025, India had recorded 49,573 dengue cases and 42 deaths. Although many cases go unreported and the numbers were around 2-2.25 lakhs.
-
Over 100 Killed In Attacks On Kidergarten, Hospital In Sudan Civil War
More than 100 people, including dozens of children, were killed in attacks on a kindergarten in Sudan that continued even as parents and caretakers rushed the wounded to a nearby hospital, the World Health Organization said on Monday.
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Vitamin B12 Deficiency In Children: Signs And Symptoms Parents Shouldn't Miss
When there's vitamin B12 deficiency in a child, the signs and symptoms are slightly different from that of an adult with the deficiency. Read on to know the symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency in children.
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Even 30 Minutes Of Social Media Use Can Impair Children's Attention: Study
Children who spend more than 30 minutes on social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat are likely to experience a gradual decline in their ability to concentrate, according to a study of more than 8,000 children from around age 10 th
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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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Urgent Action Needed As Child Deaths Projected To Rise Globally: Gates Foundation Report
On the occasion of the release of the 2025 Goalkeepers Report, Gates Foundation CEO Mark Suzman warned that the world is entering the first year of rising child deaths this century.
-
34% Children Aged Under 5 Stunted,15% Underweight, Reveals Government Data
About 34 per cent of children aged under 5 are stunted, while 15 per cent are underweight, the government on Wednesday informed the Parliament, citing its Poshan Tracker data.
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Cough Syrup Death: Over 700 Manufacturers Under Scrutiny Post Contamination Cases
More than 700 cough syrup manufacturers have been under intense scrutiny, following a spate of deaths in children in Madhya Pradesh after consuming the contaminated syrups.
-
New Glasses May Slow Nearsightedness In Kids After 2-Year Use
The US Food and Drug Administration said it cleared the lenses based on company data showing children experienced a 70% reduction in the progression of their myopia after two years.
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Early Respiratory Infection In Babies May Lead To Higher Asthma Risks In Childhood: Study
An international team of scientists has found compelling evidence that early-infancy infection with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) significantly increases the risk of developing childhood asthma.
-
Doctor Explains What Scented Candles Are Quietly Doing To Your Lungs
Scented candles may lift your mood, but they also release tiny pollutants that can irritate the lungs, especially in people with asthma, COPD, allergies, children, and pets.
-
New Study Shows Most Instagram Use Is Habit, Not Addiction: Why The Difference Matters
New research finds that most Instagram users who think they are "addicted" are actually just stuck in habitual scrolling, not showing clinical signs of dependency.
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Indian Scientists Discover Rare Gene Mutation Behind Repeated Neurological Disorders In Children
A team of Indian researchers has identified a rare USP18 gene mutation linked to recurrent neurological decline in children.
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Climate Change Increases Risk Of Underweight By 25% In India's Vulnerable Districts: Study
Districts highly vulnerable to climate change consistently underperform on achieving health targets, such as stunting and problems accessing healthcare, compared to less vulnerable districts.
