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AIIMS Bhopal Study Urges Advanced Screenings For Children With Sickle Cell Disease
Bhopal, May 22 (IANS) A recent study by the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Bhopal has stressed the need for early and advanced health screening in children suffering from sickle cell disease (SCD), after researchers found signs of hi
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Rising Childhood Myopia: Experts Urge Spending 2 Hours Outdoors Daily
The rise in childhood myopia across India and globally, the All-India Ophthalmological Society has released guidelines that emphasise annual eye examinations, school vision screenings, and spending two hours outdoors daily.
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Tuberculosis Care In Gujarat: Nutrition Snacks For Patients, Children
Gandhinagar, May 18 (IANS) The Gujarat government will provide “Ready-to-Eat Nutrition Snacks” for six months to adult tuberculosis patients weighing less than 42 kilograms and all children below the age of 14 as part of an expanded effort to strengt
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Gujarat To Organise 225 Summer Yoga Camps For Children Starting May 16
Gandhinagar, May 15 (IANS) The Gujarat State Yog Board will organise around 225 summer yoga camps for children aged between seven and 15 across cities, talukas and villages in the state from May 16 to May 30, as part of a statewide initiative aimed a
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India Launches First-Ever Comprehensive Guidelines For Childhood Diabetes Management
The document creates a clear and structured approach for identifying, diagnosing, treating, and managing diabetes in children across the country. This is the first time that childhood diabetes care is fully integrated into India's public health syste
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Government Revamps Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram To Tackle Lifestyle Diseases And Mental Health
The Union health ministry released the RBSK 2.0 guidelines during the recently concluded National Summit on Good Practices and Innovations in Public Healthcare Service Delivery, marking a major overhaul of the flagship child health screening programm
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1 In 4 Indian School Children Obese, Unhealthy Diets To Blame: Study
Childhood obesity is not just about weight gain, it has long-term health implications. Experts warn that obese children are more likely to develop serious conditions.
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Increased Screen Time Among Children Leading To Reduced Attention Spans, Disturbed Sleep: Study
While 60% of them reported having trouble focusing while studying, 48% exhibited irritability and aggressive behaviour, and 41% suffered from sleep-related issues due to late-night mobile usage.
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Brain Injuries Linked To Increased Risk Of Anxiety And Depression In Children, Finds Study
A new study has found that school-age children and teenagers with medically diagnosed traumatic brain injury (TBI) show much higher rates of anxiety and depression compared to those without such injuries.
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10-Year-Old Delhi Girl Diagnosed With Chronic Pancreatitis: Why This Is Alarming And How To Protect Your Child
The recent diagnosis of a 10-year-old girl in Delhi NCR with chronic pancreatitis (CP) is a wake-up call for everyone. Here is why you need to pay attention to the symptoms and how you can protect your child.
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Karnataka Government Drafts Policy To Address Excessive Digital Use Among Students
Bengaluru, April 1 (IANS) The Karnataka government on Wednesday announced a draft policy aimed at promoting responsible digital use among students, addressing growing concerns over excessive screen time and its impact on mental health.
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Screen Time And Junk Food: Key Factors In Childhood Obesity Every Parent Should Know
By addressing the influences of screen time and junk food, and by implementing healthy habits, parents can help combat childhood obesity and promote a healthier lifestyle for their children.
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Telangana's Mega Health Drive Flags 26.9 Lakh With High Blood Pressure, 14 Lakh With Diabetes
Hypertension and diabetes are popularly known as "silent killers" because they may not show obvious symptoms until serious complications develop.
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Ayurveda And AI Integration, Large-Scale Screening: Next Phase Of 100-Day TB Mukt Bharat Campaign Launched
Union Health Minister JP Nadda has launched the next phase of the 100-day TB Mukt Bharat campaign, targeting high-risk populations with intensified screening, early detection, and improved treatment access to accelerate India's TB elimination goals.
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The Silent Epidemic: Is Speech Delay In Indian Children Due To Excessive Screen Time?
Screen time in young children is not always given enough attention in modern parenting; however, it is now being recognized as a silent epidemic in child development.
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AIIMS Bhopal Study Urges Advanced Screenings For Children With Sickle Cell Disease
Bhopal, May 22 (IANS) A recent study by the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Bhopal has stressed the need for early and advanced health screening in children suffering from sickle cell disease (SCD), after researchers found signs of hi
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Rising Childhood Myopia: Experts Urge Spending 2 Hours Outdoors Daily
The rise in childhood myopia across India and globally, the All-India Ophthalmological Society has released guidelines that emphasise annual eye examinations, school vision screenings, and spending two hours outdoors daily.
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Tuberculosis Care In Gujarat: Nutrition Snacks For Patients, Children
Gandhinagar, May 18 (IANS) The Gujarat government will provide “Ready-to-Eat Nutrition Snacks” for six months to adult tuberculosis patients weighing less than 42 kilograms and all children below the age of 14 as part of an expanded effort to strengt
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Gujarat To Organise 225 Summer Yoga Camps For Children Starting May 16
Gandhinagar, May 15 (IANS) The Gujarat State Yog Board will organise around 225 summer yoga camps for children aged between seven and 15 across cities, talukas and villages in the state from May 16 to May 30, as part of a statewide initiative aimed a
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India Launches First-Ever Comprehensive Guidelines For Childhood Diabetes Management
The document creates a clear and structured approach for identifying, diagnosing, treating, and managing diabetes in children across the country. This is the first time that childhood diabetes care is fully integrated into India's public health syste
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Government Revamps Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram To Tackle Lifestyle Diseases And Mental Health
The Union health ministry released the RBSK 2.0 guidelines during the recently concluded National Summit on Good Practices and Innovations in Public Healthcare Service Delivery, marking a major overhaul of the flagship child health screening programm
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1 In 4 Indian School Children Obese, Unhealthy Diets To Blame: Study
Childhood obesity is not just about weight gain, it has long-term health implications. Experts warn that obese children are more likely to develop serious conditions.
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Increased Screen Time Among Children Leading To Reduced Attention Spans, Disturbed Sleep: Study
While 60% of them reported having trouble focusing while studying, 48% exhibited irritability and aggressive behaviour, and 41% suffered from sleep-related issues due to late-night mobile usage.
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Brain Injuries Linked To Increased Risk Of Anxiety And Depression In Children, Finds Study
A new study has found that school-age children and teenagers with medically diagnosed traumatic brain injury (TBI) show much higher rates of anxiety and depression compared to those without such injuries.
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10-Year-Old Delhi Girl Diagnosed With Chronic Pancreatitis: Why This Is Alarming And How To Protect Your Child
The recent diagnosis of a 10-year-old girl in Delhi NCR with chronic pancreatitis (CP) is a wake-up call for everyone. Here is why you need to pay attention to the symptoms and how you can protect your child.
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Karnataka Government Drafts Policy To Address Excessive Digital Use Among Students
Bengaluru, April 1 (IANS) The Karnataka government on Wednesday announced a draft policy aimed at promoting responsible digital use among students, addressing growing concerns over excessive screen time and its impact on mental health.
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Screen Time And Junk Food: Key Factors In Childhood Obesity Every Parent Should Know
By addressing the influences of screen time and junk food, and by implementing healthy habits, parents can help combat childhood obesity and promote a healthier lifestyle for their children.
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Telangana's Mega Health Drive Flags 26.9 Lakh With High Blood Pressure, 14 Lakh With Diabetes
Hypertension and diabetes are popularly known as "silent killers" because they may not show obvious symptoms until serious complications develop.
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Ayurveda And AI Integration, Large-Scale Screening: Next Phase Of 100-Day TB Mukt Bharat Campaign Launched
Union Health Minister JP Nadda has launched the next phase of the 100-day TB Mukt Bharat campaign, targeting high-risk populations with intensified screening, early detection, and improved treatment access to accelerate India's TB elimination goals.
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The Silent Epidemic: Is Speech Delay In Indian Children Due To Excessive Screen Time?
Screen time in young children is not always given enough attention in modern parenting; however, it is now being recognized as a silent epidemic in child development.
