Children's Health

Childcare

Is your child a water baby? Be alert to symptoms of ‘dry drowning’

Posted By Editorial Team, August 24, 2019 at 06:46pm

Dry drowning can cause mild to severe breathing problems in your child. Know how to deal with it.
lung disorder

Kids can manage asthma incidents with only inhalers

Posted By IANS, August 17, 2019 at 11:23am

Children are often prescribed steroids for asthma. Now a new study says that inhalers can manage the condition effectively and this will reduce the need for strong medication.
development problems

Stay away from alcohol if you are expecting, it may alter your baby’s DNA

Posted By ANI, August 16, 2019 at 02:08pm

Alcohol is bad for pregnant women. Now a study says that if an expecting mom drinks, it may alter her baby's DNA.
Autism diagnosis

Now, prediction of autism will be more accurate and easier

Posted By Editorial Team, August 16, 2019 at 01:31pm

Brain imaging can help detect autism. But know what may cause this condition and how you can prevent it with a few helpful tips.
allergies in the child

Infants with eczema more vulnerable to food allergies and asthma

Posted By ANI, July 19, 2019 at 11:04am

According to a study published in the journal 'Science Translational Medicine' infants with eczema are significantly at a higher risk of developing atopic march.
Children's mental health

Non-verbal learning disorder: Know why your child can’t read your expression

Posted By Nayonika Chakraborty, July 05, 2019 at 04:38pm

Does your child ignore your expressions or body language? It could be because he has a non-verbal learning disorder. Read on to know more.
baby's body language

Baby's body language: Here is how to decode it

Posted By Jahnavi Sarma, July 03, 2019 at 09:09pm

Infants can't communicate through words. They express themselves through body language only. So, it is essential for you to be able to read your baby's body language to figure out what she is feeling.
Blood Pressure

Higher risk of BP in kids due to Vitamin D deficiency

Posted By IANS, July 02, 2019 at 10:59am

Study finds those with vitamin D deficiency from birth to early childhood may be at higher risk of elevated systolic blood pressure.
Children's dental health

Study shows oral health inequalities among kids

Posted By ANI, June 24, 2019 at 12:03pm

For missing teeth, filled teeth and poor parent-reported child oral health, the magnitude of inequality was greatest among Brazilian children
Children's health

International Yoga Day 2019: These yoga asanas will make your tot a yogi right from a tender age

Posted By Debjani Arora, June 20, 2019 at 11:49am

As the International Yoga Day approaches, yoga teacher Amogh Shinde, at FIT360 Kids Health & Fitness describes some asanas that would benefit kids in more ways than one.
Adolescent depression

Obesity correlated with depression among boys, not girls

Posted By ANI, June 13, 2019 at 10:47am

New research says that the association between depression and weight in children is influenced by gender.
ADHD in children

Is your child suffering from ADHD? Make smart food choices for him

Posted By Editorial Team, June 04, 2019 at 08:02pm

ADHD is a psychological and behavioural disorder that interferes with your child s social skills and academic performances. However, the right foods can help ease the symptoms.
anemia hazards

Folic acid: Your best friend during those nine months of pregnancy

Posted By Editorial Team, May 10, 2019 at 06:27pm

As Google Doodle pays tribute to haematologist Lucy Wills for the identification of folic acid, we tell you how this vitamin B ensures a healthy pregnancy.
Childhood obesity

Have your child hit the swimming pool this summer

Posted By Editorial Team, May 04, 2019 at 12:30pm

Encourage your toddler to take to swimming during this summer vacations. We tell you why and also share how to prep him up for his first pool experience.
Board exam result

CBSE Results 2019: The dos and don'ts after your child gets the marksheet

Posted By Editorial Team, May 03, 2019 at 07:46pm

With the CBSE board exam results out, we tell you how you can handle the emotional fallout of your kid if he or she hasn't been able to perform according to his expectations.
Amygdala

How does bullying affect your child?

Posted By Editorial Team, May 03, 2019 at 02:51pm

A new study reveals that bullying in teenage can cause mental disorder in victims in their mid-20s. Here are the other side-effects of bullying you need to be aware of as a parent.
Antibiotic drugs

Are you on antibiotics? Keep monitoring your heart health

Posted By Editorial Team, May 01, 2019 at 02:19pm

A new study reveals that prolonged use of antibiotics can up your risk of a heart attack and stroke. Here, we tell you about the other possible health conditions associated with these anti-bacterial drugs.
anxiety disorders

4 habits that can make your child vulnerable to anxiety disorder later on

Posted By Editorial Team, April 30, 2019 at 04:05pm

A new study suggests that alcohol consumption in teenage could increase the risk of anxiety in adulthood. Read on to know about other childhood habits that can trigger anxious behaviour in your kid as she grows old.
Physical activity

Reduced screen time means a less sedentary life for your little one

Posted By Editorial Team, April 26, 2019 at 08:37pm

According to the latest WHO guideline, kids under the age of 5 shouldn't be allowed more than an hour of screen time every day. This guideline is based on the premise that sitting for hours in front of the TV or computer may lead to sedentary lives.
Gadgets

Parents, here are some tips to reduce screen time of your kids

Posted By Editorial Team, March 06, 2019 at 12:44pm

Celebrity nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar says you must regulate screen time to fuel the growth of kids and prevent childhood obesity.

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