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Exposure To 'Forever Chemicals' In Early Life Increases The Risk Of Childhood Leukaemia: Study
The scientists checked levels of 17 different PFAS compounds and found that some of these chemicals were present at higher levels in children who later developed leukaemia.
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DNA Changes Seen In Exclusively Breastfed Children, Study Finds
An analysis of blood samples has found that children who were exclusively breastfed for at least the first three months carry epigenetic markers such as chemical changes in the DNA when compared to those not breastfed.
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Planning Your Baby's Diet? Nutritionist Shares Foods That Should Be Avoided In The First Year
Nutritionist Nmami Agarwal offers clear guidance on what foods should be avoided to ensure a baby’s healthy and safe development during this critical stage.
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POSHAN Abhiyaan Brings 14 Lakh Anganwadi Centres Under Digital Monitoring Network
New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) Use of digital tools such as the Poshan Tracker Application now enables near real‑time monitoring of over 14 lakh Anganwadi Centres and nearly 9 crore beneficiaries under the mission, the government said on Tuesday.
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'Poshan Pakhwada 2026' To Focus On Boosting Early Brain Development
New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) The government is set to celebrate the 8th edition of ‘Poshan Pakhwada’, reaffirming the commitment to improving nutritional outcomes across the country.
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Your 'Germ-Free' Habits Might Be Hurting Your Immunity: Why The Hygiene Hypothesis Matters Beyond Childhood
Your 99.9% germ-free habits may be hurting long-term immunity. Here is what the hygiene hypothesis says about how these germ-free habits can impact your gut and overall immune function.
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Viagra Ingredient Sildenafil May Help Treat A Rare And Fatal Childhood Disease, Leigh Syndrome
A new study finds sildenafil, the active ingredient in Viagra, may improve symptoms of Leigh syndrome, a rare, often fatal childhood disorder. Early findings show better muscle strength, fewer seizures, and improved quality of life.
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Can Lazy Eye Be Corrected? Causes, Treatments, And Why Early Care Matters
In amblyopia, the brain and the affected eye do not work together properly. The brain begins to favour the stronger eye and gradually ignores signals from the weaker one.
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Limiting Sugar In The First 1000 Days Of Life May Lower Heart Disease Risk In Adulthood, Finds New Study
A new study published in The BMJ found that people who consumed less sugar in early childhood had lower risk of developing heart diseases as an adult.
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Sperm Donor With Cancer-Causing Gene Fathered 197 Children In Europe, Alarming Investigation Reveals
The mutation gives a person up to a 90% lifetime chance of developing various cancers, often in childhood or early adulthood.
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Exposure To 'Forever Chemicals' In Early Life Increases The Risk Of Childhood Leukaemia: Study
The scientists checked levels of 17 different PFAS compounds and found that some of these chemicals were present at higher levels in children who later developed leukaemia.
-
DNA Changes Seen In Exclusively Breastfed Children, Study Finds
An analysis of blood samples has found that children who were exclusively breastfed for at least the first three months carry epigenetic markers such as chemical changes in the DNA when compared to those not breastfed.
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Planning Your Baby's Diet? Nutritionist Shares Foods That Should Be Avoided In The First Year
Nutritionist Nmami Agarwal offers clear guidance on what foods should be avoided to ensure a baby’s healthy and safe development during this critical stage.
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POSHAN Abhiyaan Brings 14 Lakh Anganwadi Centres Under Digital Monitoring Network
New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) Use of digital tools such as the Poshan Tracker Application now enables near real‑time monitoring of over 14 lakh Anganwadi Centres and nearly 9 crore beneficiaries under the mission, the government said on Tuesday.
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'Poshan Pakhwada 2026' To Focus On Boosting Early Brain Development
New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) The government is set to celebrate the 8th edition of ‘Poshan Pakhwada’, reaffirming the commitment to improving nutritional outcomes across the country.
-
Your 'Germ-Free' Habits Might Be Hurting Your Immunity: Why The Hygiene Hypothesis Matters Beyond Childhood
Your 99.9% germ-free habits may be hurting long-term immunity. Here is what the hygiene hypothesis says about how these germ-free habits can impact your gut and overall immune function.
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Viagra Ingredient Sildenafil May Help Treat A Rare And Fatal Childhood Disease, Leigh Syndrome
A new study finds sildenafil, the active ingredient in Viagra, may improve symptoms of Leigh syndrome, a rare, often fatal childhood disorder. Early findings show better muscle strength, fewer seizures, and improved quality of life.
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Can Lazy Eye Be Corrected? Causes, Treatments, And Why Early Care Matters
In amblyopia, the brain and the affected eye do not work together properly. The brain begins to favour the stronger eye and gradually ignores signals from the weaker one.
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Limiting Sugar In The First 1000 Days Of Life May Lower Heart Disease Risk In Adulthood, Finds New Study
A new study published in The BMJ found that people who consumed less sugar in early childhood had lower risk of developing heart diseases as an adult.
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Sperm Donor With Cancer-Causing Gene Fathered 197 Children In Europe, Alarming Investigation Reveals
The mutation gives a person up to a 90% lifetime chance of developing various cancers, often in childhood or early adulthood.
