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Animals Bear Brunt As Delhi Air Pollution Shows No Signs Of Abatement
As Delhi-NCR's toxic air sparks warnings for children, the elderly and those with respiratory illness, veterinarians and animal welfare groups are flagging a quieter crisis unfolding among pets and stray animals.
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Ban On Roblox Gaming Platform Sparks Rare Protest In Russia
Russia's communications watchdog Roskomnadzor said on December 3 it had blocked Roblox because it was "rife with inappropriate content that can negatively impact the spiritual and moral development of children".
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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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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 Poor Air Quality Triggering Early Vision Problems In Urban Children? Doctors Explain
Doctors across Indian metros are witnessing a rise in early-onset myopia in children, some as young as five.
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Toxic Air, Tiny Lungs: Why Children Face The Greatest Risk From PM2.5 Exposure
Children are vulnerable as their lungs are still developing and they breathe faster than adults, absorbing more pollutants relative to their body size.
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Air Pollution Emerging As A Threat To Child Brain Development, Doctors Warn, Parents Worry
Research increasingly shows that exposure to fine particulate matter, or PM2.5, microscopic pollutants small enough to enter the bloodstream, can impair brain development, affect learning, and even raise the risk of neurological disorders in children
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Air Pollution Emerging As A Threat To Child Brain Development, Doctors Warn, Parents Worry
Research increasingly shows that exposure to fine particulate matter, or PM2.5, microscopic pollutants small enough to enter the bloodstream, can impair brain development, affect learning, and even raise the risk of neurological disorders in children
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Check List Of School Holidays In November 2025
Cyclone Montha has led to school closures in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Odisha, and West Bengal, affecting millions and causing significant damage.
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Are Screens Ruining Your Child's Grades? Study Reveals Major Impact On Math And Reading
Each additional hour of daily screen time was linked to a 9-10% decrease in the likelihood of achieving higher academic grades.
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UK Princess Anne Visits Ukraine To Show Solidarity With War-Affected Families
Britain's Princess Anne, the late Queen Elizabeth's only daughter, has visited Ukraine to express her solidarity with children and families enduring the impact of the war, Buckingham Palace said on Wednesday.
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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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Children Most Affected In HMPV Virus Outbreak This Year: Lancet Study
A study that looked into trends of the respiratory infection HMPV that broke out in India early this year has found that children were the most affected, with the highest diagnoses among those aged 1-2.
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Are AI Chatbots Safe for Your Kids? FTC Launches Probe Into OpenAI, Google, Meta, and Others
Google, OpenAI, Meta, and several other artificial intelligence (AI) companies are now facing an inquiry over how they handle safety and mitigate risks associated with their chatbots. The order was passed by the US Federal Trade Commission, primarily to understand the potentially negative impacts of this technology on children and teens.
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Delhi Government Makes Nutrition Education Mandatory In Schools
Nutrition Education: Officials said educating children on food processing will not only promote healthier eating but also spark interest in careers in food technology, nutrition, and food engineering.
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Animals Bear Brunt As Delhi Air Pollution Shows No Signs Of Abatement
As Delhi-NCR's toxic air sparks warnings for children, the elderly and those with respiratory illness, veterinarians and animal welfare groups are flagging a quieter crisis unfolding among pets and stray animals.
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Ban On Roblox Gaming Platform Sparks Rare Protest In Russia
Russia's communications watchdog Roskomnadzor said on December 3 it had blocked Roblox because it was "rife with inappropriate content that can negatively impact the spiritual and moral development of children".
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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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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.
-
Is Poor Air Quality Triggering Early Vision Problems In Urban Children? Doctors Explain
Doctors across Indian metros are witnessing a rise in early-onset myopia in children, some as young as five.
-
Toxic Air, Tiny Lungs: Why Children Face The Greatest Risk From PM2.5 Exposure
Children are vulnerable as their lungs are still developing and they breathe faster than adults, absorbing more pollutants relative to their body size.
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Air Pollution Emerging As A Threat To Child Brain Development, Doctors Warn, Parents Worry
Research increasingly shows that exposure to fine particulate matter, or PM2.5, microscopic pollutants small enough to enter the bloodstream, can impair brain development, affect learning, and even raise the risk of neurological disorders in children
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Air Pollution Emerging As A Threat To Child Brain Development, Doctors Warn, Parents Worry
Research increasingly shows that exposure to fine particulate matter, or PM2.5, microscopic pollutants small enough to enter the bloodstream, can impair brain development, affect learning, and even raise the risk of neurological disorders in children
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Check List Of School Holidays In November 2025
Cyclone Montha has led to school closures in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Odisha, and West Bengal, affecting millions and causing significant damage.
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Are Screens Ruining Your Child's Grades? Study Reveals Major Impact On Math And Reading
Each additional hour of daily screen time was linked to a 9-10% decrease in the likelihood of achieving higher academic grades.
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UK Princess Anne Visits Ukraine To Show Solidarity With War-Affected Families
Britain's Princess Anne, the late Queen Elizabeth's only daughter, has visited Ukraine to express her solidarity with children and families enduring the impact of the war, Buckingham Palace said on Wednesday.
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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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Children Most Affected In HMPV Virus Outbreak This Year: Lancet Study
A study that looked into trends of the respiratory infection HMPV that broke out in India early this year has found that children were the most affected, with the highest diagnoses among those aged 1-2.
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Are AI Chatbots Safe for Your Kids? FTC Launches Probe Into OpenAI, Google, Meta, and Others
Google, OpenAI, Meta, and several other artificial intelligence (AI) companies are now facing an inquiry over how they handle safety and mitigate risks associated with their chatbots. The order was passed by the US Federal Trade Commission, primarily to understand the potentially negative impacts of this technology on children and teens.
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Delhi Government Makes Nutrition Education Mandatory In Schools
Nutrition Education: Officials said educating children on food processing will not only promote healthier eating but also spark interest in careers in food technology, nutrition, and food engineering.
