Adolescent Health

Open global event on woman, child health to be inaugurated by Modi on Wednesday

Posted By Agencies, December 12, 2018 at 01:19pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Wednesday inaugurate the fourth Partners' Forum -- a multi-country event aimed at sustaining global momentum for issues related to the health of women, children and adolescents -- in the national capital, an official said on Tuesday.
Here's why boys are getting sexually mature at an early age

Posted By Kristina Das, November 30, 2018 at 06:03pm

Sexologists believe that the age of 'sexual maturity' of children means the changes in the body during puberty. Sexual maturity is also called puberty.
All you need to know about the WHO Regional Committee session

Posted By ANI, September 04, 2018 at 07:41am

The WHO South-East Asia Region's priority programmes are already aligned to these goals and the Region is witnessing growing support for health from the highest levels of government, and impressive progress and achievements.
All you need to know about the charter to uphold patients' rights

Posted By Editorial Team, September 03, 2018 at 03:20pm

The union health ministry is willing to implement a "charter of patients' rights" which includes patients freedom to choose medicines and diagnostic tests. Here, we decode it for you.
Adolescent health undervalued in developing countries

Posted By ANI, August 12, 2018 at 10:22am

A recent study has discovered that adolescent health programs across the world receive only a tiny share of international aid, even though young people make up 30 percent of the population of low-income countries.
Mobile phone radiation may affect your health

Posted By Agencies, July 20, 2018 at 02:39pm

According to a new study, cell phone radiation may affect memory performance in adolescents.
Team to identify source of Nipah virus

Posted By Agencies, June 21, 2018 at 02:37pm

Two patients who tested positive for Nipah virus were saved on account of the strict treatment protocols that was adhered to, with medicines being flown from Australia and Japan.
Here is why you should worry if your tween or teen isn't sleeping enough

Posted By Agencies, June 17, 2018 at 12:15pm

It might set the stage for heart ailments in future.
Higher financial literacy are at lower risk of being hospitalised

Posted By ANI, June 15, 2018 at 09:57am

Financial literacy can keep you out of hospital.
Government's aim is to ensure affordable healthcare to every citizen: PM Modi

Posted By Agencies, June 08, 2018 at 09:36am

On Friday, PM Modi said that about 1,500 more generic medicine centre across the country will be opened.
Zumutor Biologics announce health-linked partnership

Posted By ANI, May 31, 2018 at 04:12pm

Syngene International has entered into a non-exclusive partnering agreement with Zumutor Biologics, an emerging immuno-oncology company. Know the details.
Captain cool M S Dhoni to endorse online pharmacy

Posted By Agencies, May 15, 2018 at 03:49pm

Netmeds.com has announced Mahendra Singh Dhoni as their brand ambassador
Developing cooking skills as a young adult may have long-term benefits for health and nutrition

Posted By ANI, April 18, 2018 at 04:28pm

The practice of home cooking is declining and now rarely taught in school.
10 things we wish for every girl on National Girl Child Day

Posted By Sandhya Raghavan, January 24, 2018 at 12:34pm

Here's wishing more sanitation facilities and less body shaming for our girls on National Girl Child Day.
Infertility & contraception, adolescent & behavioral psychology gain traction: Lybrate Healthscape India 2017

Posted By Editorial Team, December 23, 2017 at 04:01pm

290% and 265% growth in interactions around Infertility/contraception and adolescent/behavioral psychology, respectively over 2016.
World Population Day 2017: Dangers of adolescent pregnancies

Posted By Nirmalya Dutta, July 10, 2017 at 04:23pm

It's estimated that four million girls between the ages of 15-19 give birth in India every year.
Stammering in children can be corrected with the right help

Posted By Dr Nandini Joshi, November 02, 2015 at 07:04pm

Is your child unable to speak properly? He/she might be suffering from a condition called stammering. Here is expert advice on the condition.
Hair removal methods for women - which is the best one to get rid of unwanted hair?

Posted By Agencies, August 06, 2015 at 04:18pm

Waxing, shaving, laser reduction, creams or plucking - we analyse the pros and cons of each!
How to talk to your kids about the birds and the bees

Posted By Kriti Saraswat, May 07, 2015 at 03:25pm
How important is it to have a parent around during childhood?

Posted By Dr Leena Deshpande, May 07, 2015 at 03:25pm

Is it important for mothers to be around their children while they are growing up? Our expert Dr Leena Deshpande gives us the answers.