Roshni Mahesh

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India makes Oral Polio Vaccination (OPV) Must for Visitors

India has made oral polio vaccine (OPV) mandatory for all travellers visiting or going out of the country. The new regulation, which came into effect from 1 March 1, is aimed at preventing re-entry of polio virus from countries like Ethiopia, Afghanistan, Syria, Kenya, Somalia, Nigeria and Pakistan. Mar 4, 2014
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Nightmares at Childhood Can Damage Mental Health

Having a disturbing or scary dream is very common in childhood. However, according to a new study, exposure to too much nightmares or night terrors during the early years of growth is not good for mental health. Mar 3, 2014
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Paracetamol Use in Pregnancy May Lead to ADHD in Children

Women who take common pain killer acetaminophen (paracetamol) in pregnancy are at a greater risk of having a child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), one of the most common neurobehavioral disorders of childhood, researchers reveal. Feb 25, 2014