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    Child Health News

    Is it baby fat or childhood obesity? Endocrinologist explains the difference and 6 warning signs

    Healthy growth does not always mean being chubby in childhood.
    Lifestyle
    Published 4 days ago

    Diet and exercise before drugs, WHO says in its first guideline on adolescent obesity

    The WHO guidelines ask health workers to treat obesity and mental health 'early and together'.
    Ht Explainers
    Updated 17 days ago

    Child’s heart racing during sports? Cardiologist shares 4 things parents should check

    Racing heart in children is often harmless, assures Dr Bajpai.
    Lifestyle
    Updated 17 days ago

    Concerned about cerebral palsy? Paediatrician shares early signs that parents should not ignore

    Cerebral palsy is a common physical disability of childhood, shares Dr Suresh Shah.
    Lifestyle
    Updated 18 days ago

    Is your home healthy for your children? Paediatrician shares 5 everyday changes parents can make

    Children spending a lot of time indoors means that the enviroment should be made as safe as possible for them, shares Dr Rajiv Chhabra.
    Lifestyle
    Updated 23 days ago

    Did you know babies need fat in the first two years? Physician explains

    Babies need fat for their developing brains, shares Dr Sood.
    Lifestyle
    Updated 33 days ago

    Did you know a child can be both overweight and nutritionally deficient?

    Children can be overweight and still lack nutrients in their regular diet.
    Lifestyle
    Updated 41 days ago

    Doctor shares 5 questions every parent should ask after a child's diagnosis

    Parents should ask doctors some basic questions after getting their child diagnosed.
    Lifestyle
    Updated 42 days ago

    Opt for institutional deliveries: Health department to pregnant women in Ludhiana

    The health department also appealed to pregnant women to register early for antenatal care and avail themselves of the free maternal and newborn healthcare services being offered at government health institutions. (HT PHOTO)
    Cities
    Published 88 days ago

    Paediatrician shares ways to prevent kids from falling sick after school reopens

    Read more to find out how nutrition can safeguard your kids against infections.
    Lifestyle
    Updated 103 days ago

    Community-led push towards universal immunisation

    Immunisation (Representational image)
    Ht Insight
    Published 107 days ago

    Heart surgeon shares 5 habits parents must teach their kids for future health

    Read more to find out the habits parents must teach their children early in life.
    Lifestyle
    Published 125 days ago

    Cardiologist shares why kids in India are being diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes

    Poor nutrition and ultra-processed foods can hamper metabolism of children.
    Lifestyle
    Published 128 days ago

    Doctors save 11-year-old by performing rare diaphragmatic hernia surgery at Jaipur hospital

    Doctors save 11-year-old by performing rare diaphragmatic hernia surgery at Jaipur hospital
    Cities
    Updated 231 days ago

    Fitness trainer shares why exercise is important for kids beyond fitness

    Exercise is important for kids.
    Lifestyle
    Published 240 days ago

    UK physician explains how kissing babies can infect them with lifelong viruses

    Kissing babies can spread infections.
    Lifestyle
    Updated 243 days ago

    UK surgeon explains why father's preconception health matters same as the mother

    According to Dr Rajan, the father's contribution starts long before conception.
    Lifestyle
    Published 251 days ago

    Orthopaedic surgeon shares 4 foods parents shouldn't let their kids get used to

    Breakfast cereals might be convenient but they offer no real nutrition.
    Lifestyle
    Published 329 days ago

    8-year-old boy dies amid fears over water contamination at Bengaluru apartment

    Officials in Bengaluru dismissed water contamination as the cause of the boy's death at the apartment complex on Kanakapura Main Road.
    Cities
    Published 331 days ago

    Physician says excessive sweating in babies can be a sign of heart disease

    According to Dr Mezher, excessive sweating in babies could be a cause for concern.
    Lifestyle
    Published 363 days ago

    Medanta paediatrician shares dos and don'ts of giving cough syrup to children

    "Never buy over-the-counter drugs for cold and cough," says Dr Neelam Mohan.
    Lifestyle
    Published 382 days ago

    Ludhiana’s child nutrition data update hits roadblock as anganwadi workers strike

    The workers allege that government has failed to provide them with basic resources to carry out the app-based work. (HT Photo)
    Cities
    Published 388 days ago

    Medical exam must before planning pregnancy, says PGIMER

    On diabetes management, Dr Sikka emphasised on glucose testing during pregnancy. (HT Photo for representation)
    Cities
    Published 395 days ago

    Psychologist shares 9 reasons why playing with toys is essential for your child

    Playing with toys is essential for your child's social, emotional, motor and cognitive development.
    Lifestyle
    Published 404 days ago

    Pediatrician recommends 3 strategies to improve your child's immunity

    Does your child fall sick too often? Pediatrician shares 3 ways to improve your child's immunity.
    Lifestyle
    Updated 431 days ago

    Pollution vs unborn children: Study finds scary link with premature deliveries

    Anti-smog guns being used to spray water droplets to curb air pollution in New Delhi.
    India News
    Updated 479 days ago

    NHM report flags 20 U.P. districts for poor child health indicators

    For representation only. (Sourced)
    Cities
    Published 560 days ago

    SC directs Centre, states to provide facilities for breastfeeding

    The Supreme Court bench emphasised that the right of a child to be breastfed is inextricably linked with the mother’s right to breastfeed, making it the duty of the State to ensure an environment conducive to nursing mothers. (HT Photo)
    India News
    Published 601 days ago

    Is your child at risk? Tips to deal with shocking impact of poor AQI on kids

    Is your child at risk? Tips to deal with shocking impact of poor AQI on kids’ health
    Lifestyle
    Updated 726 days ago

    Pune civic body ranks first in state to bring down maternal mortality rate

    Dr Vaishali Jadhav, assistant health officer, PMC, said the public health department has evaluated civic bodies based on their performance of various health programmes for maternal health, child health, family planning and welfare, and adolescent health. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
    Cities
    Published 961 days ago
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