The world over, diabetes is spreading at exponential rates. Diabetes is one of the most potent symbols of lifestyle diseases and the most worrisome aspect of this health crisis is the rate…
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Children In UK Do Not Receive Adequate Mental Health Support
An alarming report has revealed that more than a quarter of children in UK who were referred to mental health services in England last year received no health support.
Long lunch breaks good for kids’ health: Study
New study suggests children who get short lunch breaks of less than 20 minutes in schools indulge in unhealthy eating habits as they rarely finish their meals in time. The Harvard T.H….
Social media obsession driving up depression, anxiety levels says study
Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, WhatsApp and other such platforms and apps have redefined our involvement with those near and dear to us; however, amidst all the positive aspects there is this obsession of…
37% parents influenced by kids when buying a car, survey finds
Buying powers always rest with adults in any given family, but it seems that children are increasingly influencing buying decisions with a new survey suggesting that as many as 37 per cent…
Data protection agencies ring alarm bells over apps and children’s privacy
Members of the Global Privacy Enforcement Network (GPEN) have raised concerns over the amount of data collected by apps and websites with 67 per cent apps and sites collecting personal information of…
Breastfeeding could be exposing babies to toxic cancer causing chemicals
In a startling revelation researchers have warned that breastfeeding is exposing infants to industrial chemicals known to have links with cancer and longer the babies are breastfed the higher volumes of toxic…
British Skin Foundation warns against use of ‘black henna’ temporary tattoos
The British Skin Foundation has issued a warning against the use of socalled ‘black henna’ temporary tattoos (BHTTs) after a survey it carried out among dermatologists found that 40 per cent of…
Nasal spray flu vaccine could be effective for those under two and over 49
In a quest for better flu vaccines, researchers studying the weakened flu virus have developed a method using which they can make nasal spray flu vaccine effective for those under two and…
Iodine supplementation during pregnancy will help babies, economies
Addressing iodine deficiency through supplementation could be one of the best ways to save costs for health care system and economy but will also prove to be beneficial for both mother and…
Cerebral Palsy breakthrough establishes genetic link
Researchers have established genes as one of the major causes of Cerebral palsy (CP) in children and this could have major implications on future of counselling, prevention and treatment of children with…
Cool kids popular in school may experience problems as adults
Being ‘cool’ at school may not always be a good thing, researchers have warned, as study has shown that popular kids often experience problems as adults. A University of Virginia study has…
Simple nasal balloon procedure helps treat ‘glue ear’ in children
One of the most common ear problems in children otitis media with effusion (OME) also known as ‘glue ear’ can be treated with a simple procedure involving a nasal balloon, researchers have…
Schools urged to tread with caution over anti-obesity messages
A leading psychiatrist in the UK has urged schools to refrain from over-emphasising anti-obesity messages as the strategy could backfire and promote eating disorders among kids. Dr Janet Walsh, head of specialist…
First time fathers tend to gain weight as well
Men, have you ever wondered why you have gained weight after you became father for the first time? Well the reason is your kids! Well not directly, but the influence they have…