Children's health

Genes linked to common brain disorder, Chiari 1 malformation, identified

In a new study, experts have discovered that Chiari 1 malformation can be caused by variations in two genes involved in brain development. Read on to know more.
Worried about your kids’ excessive phone use? It may not affect their mental health

Reducing general screen time will not make people happier. Instead people should address their worries and fears about smartphone usage, say reaserchers.
Childhood depression: Understand the symptoms, help your child

Childhood depression is not uncommon, and it can manifest in many different ways. Ekta Dharia, Clinical Psychologist and Psychotherapist, United We Care, tells us all about it.
Childhood stress is not uncommon: You just have to know how to deal with it

A child can get stress too. Our expert, Dr. Anamika Dubey, Madhukar Rainbow Children's Hospital, shares some tips to help you recognize the signs and how to deal with it.
Parenting tips: 5 ways social media affects your teenager's mental health

Social media can affect your child in more ways than one. Read on to know how social media impacts your teenage kids and what you can do to help them.
Kids turning hypertensive: Get your child screened for early detection

The commonly held perception that hypertension is common among the adults, especially among 30 to 40 years old, no longer holds true.
Pediatric bipolar disorder? Read the warning signs for early effective treatment

Having a child with bipolar disorder is not easy and it can be traumatic for any parent. But you can seek effective treatment if you know how to read the symptoms.
Kids who take steroids at increased risk for diabetes: Know the other side effects of this medication

Children who take oral steroids to treat asthma or autoimmune diseases have an increased risk of developing diabetes, high blood pressure, and blood clots, warn researchers.
Does your child have Krabbe disease? An effective treatment may be here soon

Krabbe disease is an inherited condition that has no cure and can kill children before their second birthday. Read on to know more.
A traumatic childhood scars a child, but it may also cause death in early adulthood

A new study says that social adversity in early childhood appears to be a significant risk factor for death in early adulthood. Read on to know more.
Back to school: How to help kids get used to wearing masks

With many states considering reopening schools from next month, it is important to teach kids how to wear masks properly.
Parents take note, constipation, bloating may lead to behavioural issues in autistic kids

A new study says that gastrointestinal concerns are frequently reported by parents of children with autism spectrum disorder. Read on to know more.
Is your child suffering from achy legs? It could be the sign of growing pains

Growing pain are common in pre-schoolers and pre-teens. Read on to know how to ease the pain and when to worry.
Parents beware: Childhood trauma can make your child age faster

A new study says that children who suffer trauma from abuse or violence early in life show biological signs of aging faster than children who have never experienced adversity.
Parents beware: Insufficient sleep may harm your child’s mental health

Parents, if you want your child to be mentally fit, read on. Inadequate nighttime sleep alters several aspects of children's emotional health, warn researchers.
High blood pressure linked to eye health in children

A new study says that young children with narrow retinal artery diameters are more likely to develop higher blood pressure. Read on to know more.
Night terror in kids: It’s not the same as nightmare

A night terror episode can be terrifying for both the child and parents. Read to know the difference between night terrors and common nightmares, and what you should do when your child experiences a night terror episode
Iron deficiency in children: Prevention tips for parents

Iron deficiency is a fairly common condition among children and may be difficult to spot initially. Read on to know all about this condition.
Here’s how you should care for your baby during the scorching summer days

With the mercury soaring high, you need to be extra cautious to keep your baby cool. Follow our tips to help her beat the heat.
Kidney diseases in children - everything you need to know

Early diagnosis and checking for the signs and symptoms can help prevent kidney diseases in children suggests paediatric nephrologist Dr Varsha Mhaske.

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