Tag: #ChildHealth

Late Detection of Rare Diseases Deprives Children of Timely Treatment

There are more than 7,000 types of rare diseases across the world, out of which 5,500 rare diseases are...

Is Your Child Addicted to the Internet? AIIMS to Offer Solutions with a New Research Center

If your child or a family member is struggling with internet addiction, leading to irritability or behavioral changes, there...

GBS in Children Can Be Life-Threatening: While There is No Cure, Early Diagnosis is Crucial: Dr. Shankar Rajdeo, Pediatrician

The ongoing Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) outbreak has claimed more than 20 lives nationwide since January, and many more have...

Why is immunization so important? Vaccine types and their significance

Immunization is a global health success story, saving millions of lives every year. Vaccines reduce risks of getting a...

HMPV Infections in China on decline, says Health Official

The rate of infections with the flu-like human metapneumovirus (HMPV) virus in northern China is declining, a health official...

India’s First case of HMPV reported in 8-month-old child in Bengaluru

India has reported its first case of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in an eight-month-old child in Bengaluru, who tested positive...

Cataract surgery of both eyes of an eight-month-old baby

8-month-old baby, suffering from congenital cataract, has been treated by doctors in Mumbai. Usually, surgery is done on only...

Can Polio Surge Again? What Are The Way Out & Strategies to Address It?

In the 1800s, more than 46% of children died before turning five, mostly due to infectious diseases. But by...

What is Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis Disease, its Symptoms, Causes and Prevention

Recently in Banglore, a seven-year-old girl was diagnosed with Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis or GPA, also known as Wegener's Granulomatosis,...

Women Born Prematurely have a Higher Risk of Suicide, reveals a Study

Premature birth associated lifelong challenges, including higher risks of illness-related death, road accidents, substance abuse, and suicide, especially among...

Hearth Attack among Children: Possible causes, its Symptoms and Ways to Avoid it

Recent tragic incidents have highlighted growing concerns about the health of young children in schools. In a heartbreaking case...

Hospitals Must Support Breastfeeding Over Formula

Out of 22 million babies born in India annually, less than 10 million are breastfed within the first hour...