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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)

Published 3 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.

Updated 19 days ago

Community-led push towards universal immunisation

Immunisation (Representational image)

Published 23 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.

Published 41 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.

Published 44 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

Updated 147 days ago

Fitness trainer shares why exercise is important for kids beyond fitness

Exercise is important for kids.

Published 156 days ago

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

Kissing babies can spread infections.

Updated 159 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.

Published 167 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.

Published 245 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.

Published 247 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.

Published 279 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.

Published 298 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)

Published 303 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)

Published 311 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.

Published 320 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.

Updated 347 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.

Updated 395 days ago

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

For representation only. (Sourced)

Published 476 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)

Published 516 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

Updated 642 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)

Published 877 days ago

Engaging men can help transform nutrition and family planning in rural India

Household health programmes delivered by couples to couples signal that achieving a family’s health goal is a shared responsibility

Published 1065 days ago

A US-India partnership to advance global health

In June, President Biden and Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated the collaboration across health sectors.

Published 1080 days ago

Hesitating to vaccinate your child? Parents should know these myths and facts

Hesitating to vaccinate your child? Parents should know these myths and facts about vaccinations in children

Updated 1082 days ago

Alwar child suffers severe tremors after losing online games | Prevention tips

Alwar child suffers severe tremors after losing online games. Here are prevention tips to manage kids' gaming addiction

Published 1117 days ago

Uzbek cough syrup deaths: DCGI issues alert against supplier of Marion Biotech

In December, last year, India launched an inquiry against the Noida based drugs manufacturer after deaths of 18 children in Uzbekistan were linked to consumption of a syrup manufactured by the firm. (HT File)

Updated 1241 days ago

First 1,000 days of life are key to addressing malnutrition

Prevalence of malnutrition remains high at 35.5% stunting; 19% wasting, and 32.1% underweight including a high prevalence of anaemia and micronutrient deficiency disorders.

Published 1578 days ago

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