Tag: #PublicHealth

Maternal Health Crisis in the U.S. Puts Infants at Higher Risk, New Study Finds

Improving women’s health is vital not only for mothers but also for protecting the health of their infants, families,...

Two in Three Women Have Preventable Risk Factors for Birth Defects, Study Finds

According to the researchers, these factors can disrupt one-carbon cycle metabolism—a key set of pathways for cell growth and...

UNICEF’s Call to Action: Tackling the Rising Burden of NCDs in Children and Adolescents

Unlike infectious diseases, NCDs are not passed from person to person. Instead, they develop from genetic, environmental, physiological, and...

Trump’s Claim on Paracetamol and Autism Sparks Global Backlash: What It Means for India

The announcement has drawn sharp criticism from scientists and regulators worldwide. The WHO dismissed Trump’s advice as "highly concerning"...

India’s Health Shift Hits Women Hardest, Lancet Study Warns

The report highlights a stark gender divide. Since 1990, chronic disease mortality has risen by 68% among women, compared...

With 30 Lakh Preterm Births Annually, ICMR Rolls Out of PrECISE Interventions to Tackle Neonatal Mortality

According to WHO, India records over 30 lakh preterm births annually, accounting for more than 20% of the global...

Childhood Blood Pressure Reading at 7 Could Predict Lifespan

High blood pressure in childhood has also been tied to long-term conditions beyond CVD, including kidney disease, vision loss,...

No Child Left Behind: Govt Sets April 2026 Deadline to Digitize Universal Immunization with U-WIN Platform

This digital shift is expected to reduce dropouts, improve coverage rates, and ensure no child or pregnant woman is...

Preterm Infants With Neonatal Complications Face Higher Risk of Childhood Hypertension, Finds Cohort Study

Preterm birth affects nearly 1 in 10 infants in the US. Advances in neonatal care have boosted survival rates...

Urine Tests Could Make Cervical Cancer Screening Easier and More Accessible

Vaccination and improved screening access are highly effective against HPV 16 and 18, but their full impact will take...

India’s Infant Mortality Rate Hits Record Low of 25: Significant Drop Across Rural and Urban Areas

IMR is a key public health indicator defined as number of deaths of children per 1,000 live births under...

Ghatkopar Couple’s Preterm Baby Battles Rare Congenital TB, Discharged After 4 Months

Congenital Tuberculosis (TB) — a disease transmitted from mother to child and reported in fewer than 15 cases annually...
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