India has successfully reduced the disparity in severe child food poverty between poorer and wealthier households by at least 5 percentage points over the last decade (!--ref1--).

The extent of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) varies across children. Certain children diagnosed with ASD, also known as medlinkautism/medlink, may

A new national poll suggests that bedtime can be a battleground for many families, with nearly a quarter of parents reporting their child has trouble sleeping due to worry or anxiety.

National STOP Diarrhea Campaign 2024 launched by J.P. Nadda, the Union Health Minister of India, can prevent deaths related to diarrhea in medlinkchildren/medlink under the age of five years.

Baby-led weaning-a popular method for introducing solid foods to medlinkinfants/medlink-provides sufficient calories for growth and development. This

medlinkCOVID-19 pandemic/medlink encountered a significant increase in low birth weight cases in India, reports a new research from the University of Notre Dame.

In premature newborns with very low medlinkbirth weight/medlink, immature neurons' salt and water transporters can lead to brain tissue shrinking in response to oxygen deprivation (!--ref1--).

medlinkChildren/medlink exposed to vaping indoors absorb significantly less nicotine compared to those exposed to indoor medlinksmoking/medlink,

The United Nations has expressed deep concern over a significant decline in global childhood vaccination rates. Despite a slight improvement in 2022 following

Maternal medlinkZika virus/medlink infections can alter fetal immune development, resulting in long-term effects on children's immunity (!--ref1--).

Choosing the right shoes for medlinkchildren/medlink can be daunting. As kids grow, it may feel like they are constantly outgrowing one clothing item necessary for so many activities: their shoes.

The Indian government has taken a significant step towards improving the health of medlinknewborn babies/medlink by establishing Comprehensive Lactation

Neurodivergence refers to the concept that neurological differences, such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and others, are natural variations of the human brain.

The iWorld Health Organization (WHO)/i and other leading health organizations strongly advocate for exclusive medlinkbreastfeeding/medlink for the first six months of a baby's life.

Research suggests that renewed efforts to reduce child poverty in England by 2033, including lifting the 2-child limit on child benefits, could greatly

Living within a third of a mile of pesticide application before and during early medlinkpregnancy/medlink may significantly elevate the risk of medlinkstillbirth/medlink.

Giving a common antibiotic to medlinkchildren/medlink under five years old in Africa saves lives, finds a new study. When UC San Francisco research

Babies' early sounds are more intentional than previously believed. Dr. Su, an assistant professor at The University of Texas at Dallas, co-authored two

Reducing exposure to ads for unhealthy foods is important for improving diets and preventing medlinkchildhood obesity/medlink. The World Health Organization

A national poll indicates that two-thirds of parents want help preventing their medlinkchildren/medlink from developing hereditary health conditions,

medlinkChildren/medlink who take part in aid project at an early age are at a lower risk of suffering from severe medlinkmalnutrition/medlink, suggests a new study.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has urged nations to ramp up their vigilance against medlinkMonkeypox/medlink (Mpox). In response, UNICEF has

North Korea has begun a nationwide medlinkvaccination/medlink campaign for medlinkchildren/medlink and medlinkpregnant women/medlink, aided by UNICEF.

A groundbreaking study has overturned the long-held assumption that human urine is sterile, finding evidence of a complex microbial ecosystem in the urinary

New research highlights the benefits of starting monoclonal antibody therapy for medlinkmultiple sclerosis/medlink (MS) in childhood. The study, presented

Finger counting: friend or foe? Preschool teachers are divided. Some see it as a sign kids are stuck, while others view it as a powerful math tool. A

A new study reveals that human medlinkbreast milk/medlink plays a crucial role in shaping a baby's microbiome, the community of microbes that live in the body.

Parents and doctors shape how children manage pain later in life by the way they treat pain, whether it's a minor injury or medlinkfear of injections/medlink.

Infants showed a 22% less likelihood of developing medlinkasthma/medlink if they were exclusively fed medlinkbreast milk/medlink during their hospital stay at birth.

According to a new study led by UCL (University College London), toddlers in the UK get nearly half (47%) of their calories from medlinkultra-processed

medlinkInfants/medlink and young children are particularly vulnerable to meningitis, but experts on World Meningitis Day emphasize the importance

A sensational medical discovery has been reported in Kurnool, where a four-year-old boy was detected with Lipoprotein Glomerulopathy (LPG), a disease

Growing pains are common in developing medlinkchildren/medlink, but irregular growth can sometimes lead to injuries. A new study highlights that a

Children who play outdoors during their preschool years are less likely to become obese later in childhood. h2Outdoor Play Habits in Japanese Children/h2 The

In children, researchers have discovered warning signs for more severe respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). (!--ref1--) Researchers from the Brigham

medlinkChildhood obesity/medlink, affecting nearly 20% of children and teens, has severe implications for their health, increasing the risk of medlinkarthritis/medlink,

Recent data reveals that the incidence of seizures in children caused by ingesting medications or illegal substances has doubled in the US from 2009 to 2023.

Healthy eating behaviors begin in infancy, as young children develop their ability to regulate appetite through a blend of biological, psychological, and social influences.

Inuit children, who are Indigenous peoples of the Arctic and subarctic regions, may have different head size norms due to genetic and environmental factors.

Numerous licensed childcare centers throughout Canada might not be providing children with sufficient, healthy sleep due to inconsistent sleep regulations (!--ref1--).

A study followed 299 women and their infants from pregnancy to toddlerhood, investigating the factors contributing to rapid infant weight gain. The research

Parents of children with atopic dermatitis (eczema) sometimes consider elimination diets to lower food allergy risks. However, a new study reveals that

According to Kenya's National Drought Management Authority (NDMA), approximately 479,498 children under five in 23 arid regions are suffering from acute malnutrition and require treatment.

In children abnormal BMI, whether too high or too low was found to be linked to impaired lung function. (!--ref1--) About 10 percent people suffer from poor lung function in childhood.

Children genetically predisposed to neuropsychiatric and cognitive disorders are more likely to experience severe psychotic symptoms and attention problems, stated new study.

Natural products or the compounds produced in nature have potential to disrupt the spread of viruses responsible for endemics and global pandemics. Researchers

Study finds that diabetic Asian patients that used smart mobile health (or mHealth) technologies had better health and economic outcomes than those who didn't use mHealth applications.

The India Post or Department of Posts is planning to launch a special cancellation stamp to capture the essence of International Day of Yoga (IDY) on

Leaders at the United Nations stated yoga can help the world recover from its ravages. "As we take steps to recover from the pandemic, let yoga

The new app 'WHO M-Yoga' app launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi aims to help spread yoga around the world and contribute to the efforts of the 'One World, One Health' motto.