Pediatrics

Madonna visits Malawi hospital

Pop diva Madonna is set to visit Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital in Blantyre, Malawi.

Jul 11, 2016, 12:14 PM IST

Most food products marketed by celebrities in US unhealthy: Study

Celebrity food endorsements promote higher product preference, and exposure to any kind of food advertising is linked to "excessive consumption, the researchers warned.

Jun 07, 2016, 00:17 AM IST

Toddlers with sweet tooth may experience weight gain

Also, toddlers who ate more desserts and who became upset when the food was removed experienced gradual increases in body fat by the time they were 3- years old. 

Apr 18, 2016, 11:23 AM IST

Bullying puts preemies at high depression, anxiety risk

The study, published in the journal Pediatrics, cautions parents, teachers and clinicians who need to be aware of the long-term effects of peer victimisation on mental health. 

Feb 17, 2016, 20:34 PM IST

Whooping cough vaccine offers short-term protection

Despite Tdap coverage of more than 90 percent in adolescents, they had the highest incidence of pertussis of any age group in 2014.  

Feb 07, 2016, 21:48 PM IST

Bipolar disorder drug for adults also safe for kids

Bipolar disorder affects approximately one percent of teenagers and is one of the leading causes of disability in adolescence.

Oct 12, 2015, 12:34 PM IST