Adolescent Health

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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
How important is it to have a parent around during childhood?

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

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